While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
<ul> <li>Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994) was an American sprinter.</li> <li>She had childhood polio that left her with a leg brace.</li> <li>She walked unaided again by age 12.</li> <li>In 1960, she became the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals at a single Games.</li> <li>She set Olympic and world records in sprinting.</li> </ul> The student wants to emphasize Rudolph's remarkable journey from childhood illness to Olympic champion. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?
- A
Rudolph set Olympic and world records.
- Bcheck_circle
Despite childhood polio that left her in a leg brace, Rudolph became the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals at a single Games in 1960.
- C
She walked unaided by age 12.
- D
She had childhood polio.
Explanation
The goal is the journey from illness to champion. Choice C juxtaposes the polio and brace with the Olympic accomplishment. The others give one side.