Question

Read the excerpt from "Don't Look Down." Then select two sentences that provide evidence that the narrator's attitude toward the ballet lesson is changing.

Miss Pollyanna came to stand next to me, her bright hair filled with sunlight. “Watch my feet. You’re going to bend your knees, heels firmly down, like so. Bend and . . . push.” Her legs straightened as her feet peeled lightly off the floor, propelling her up into the air, where she stayed for a breath, then landed soundlessly as a cat, her feet melting into the boards, precisely in the place where they had started their jump. “See?” she asked, and I nodded, fascinated by the notion of special ways of jumping.

Stepping away, she clapped her hands. “All right, everyone, remember, soft on your feet. Use the barre for support. Backs straight; heads up.”

I edged close to the double barre, gripped the lower one tightly, and tried to concentrate on the white-washed space in between. Still, I was wildly curious to see how my feet would perform this exciting new thing.

Answer 1

Based on the provided excerpt, there are two sentences that indicate a change in the narrator's attitude toward the ballet lesson:

1. "I nodded, fascinated by the notion of special ways of jumping."

This sentence shows the narrator's growing interest and fascination with the idea of learning new and unique ways of jumping in ballet. It suggests a shift from initial curiosity to a more engaged and enthusiastic attitude.

2. "Still, I was wildly curious to see how my feet would perform this exciting new thing."

This sentence reveals the narrator's heightened curiosity and excitement about how their feet will perform in the ballet lesson. It demonstrates a developing eagerness and anticipation towards experiencing the new ballet technique.

These sentences provide evidence of the narrator's changing attitude from initial curiosity to a more fascinated and eager mindset as they participate in the ballet lesson.