Read Edward Corsi’s quotation from the book Immigrant Kids by Russell Freedman.
The writer Angelo Pellegrini has recalled his own family’s detention at Ellis Island:
My sister was indeed momentarily rejected; she had been so ill and had cried so much that her eyes were absolutely bloodshot, and Mother was told, “Well, we can’t let her in.”
This quotation adds credibility to the text because
A. it comes from an actual immigrant whose experience agrees with Freedman’s statement that one out of every five immigrants was detained.
B. it comes from an actual immigrant whose experience proves that no one was detained on Ellis Island.
C. it comes from a young woman who was held on Ellis Island, which supports Freedman’s statement that one out of every five immigrants was detained.
D. it comes from a mother whose daughter was detained because her eyes were red and bloodshot.
i think it is a
To determine the answer, let's first understand the quotation. The quotation is from Angelo Pellegrini, who is recalling his family's detention at Ellis Island. Pellegrini's sister was momentarily rejected because she was ill and had bloodshot eyes.
Now, let's evaluate each option:
A. "It comes from an actual immigrant whose experience agrees with Freedman's statement that one out of every five immigrants was detained."
Although this option mentions that Pellegrini's experience agrees with Freedman's statement about detention, there is no direct mention of detention in the quote itself. So, this option can be eliminated.
B. "It comes from an actual immigrant whose experience proves that no one was detained on Ellis Island."
This option contradicts the quote itself, as it clearly states that Pellegrini's sister was momentarily rejected. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
C. "It comes from a young woman who was held on Ellis Island, which supports Freedman's statement that one out of every five immigrants was detained."
This option correctly states that Pellegrini's sister was held on Ellis Island, which aligns with Freedman's statement about detention. Therefore, this option supports the credibility of the text.
D. "It comes from a mother whose daughter was detained because her eyes were red and bloodshot."
This option inaccurately summarizes the quote by referring to Pellegrini as a mother, while he is actually recalling his sister's experience. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
Based on our analysis, the correct answer is C. It comes from a young woman who was held on Ellis Island, which supports Freedman's statement that one out of every five immigrants was detained.