How does the excerpt provide context to the story?A. It provides context that each piece of material used to build the windmill
tells a tale of discovery that will show the people how important energy is.B. It provides context for the idea that the people of Malawi have suffered a great deal from not having a reliable source of energy.C. It provides context for the idea that the old parts that Kamkwamba used to build the machine and the people of Mawali are both experiencing new life because of the energy harnessed by the windmill.D. It provides context for the idea that the windmill is a beautiful site against the mountains that will be appreciated by the people of Mawali in addition to the benefits that the energy will provide.
Answer: B. IT PROVIDES CONTEXT FOR THE IDEA THAT THE PEOPLE OF MALAWI HAVE SUFFERED A GREAT DEAL FROM NOT HAVING A RELIABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY.
Explanation: In this following passage from "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba:<em>"I continued to climb, slowly and assuredly, until I was facing the machine's crude frame. Its plastic arms were burned and blackened, its metal bones bolted and welded into place. I paused and studied the flecks of rust and paint, how they appeared against the fields and mountains beyond. Each piece told its own tale of discovery, of being lost and found in a time of hardship and fear. Finally together now, we were all being reborn.", </em>context is provided to show that the citizens of Malawi have not recieved reliable energy sources, causing hardships and discomfort.
His father nods but clenches his fist which means he's not happy with the trial but he's trying. His mother also forces a smile. I think it's D because, though his parents may not like it, they are trying.
