Question

Read the excerpt from "A Performance to Remember."

To set herself apart, Bonaly chose to wear bold and bright costumes instead of the pastel colors favored by other female skaters. It was also suggested by some that because she was black and did not fit the typical women’s ice skater model, Bonaly was judged more harshly than the other competitors.

How does this section contribute to the development of ideas in the text?


It gives an example of how Bonaly tries to conform.

It introduces the idea that Bonaly is admired for being unique.

It explains how Bonaly earns the judges' respect.

It reinforces the idea that Bonaly is affected by stereotypes.

Answer 1

I’d go with C, it introduces the idea that Bonaly is admired for being unique.

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Answer 2

It introduces the idea that Bonaly is admired for being unique.

Step-by-step explanation:

The idea that it "reinforces a sterotype" could also be correct, but what sterotype would they be talking about? lol THATS the educated guess