Aviation training in the early 1920s required exceptional dedication from instructors working with new pilots. According to pioneering aviator Bessie...
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Aviation training in the early 1920s required exceptional dedication from instructors working with new pilots. According to pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman, her flight instructor Henri exemplified this level of commitment through his unwavering focus on aviation and his complete devotion to student development: ______
Which quotation from Coleman's memoir most effectively illustrates the claim?
'Henri would arrive at the airfield before sunrise and remain long after sunset, meticulously inspecting each aircraft component and reviewing flight patterns until his students achieved perfect form.'
'When Henri completed his own flying demonstrations, he would celebrate with elaborate dinners, regaling us with stories of his adventures across the French countryside.'
'Henri explained that French aviation regulations required instructors to maintain detailed logbooks and submit weekly reports to the aviation ministry.'
'Henri had converted an old hangar into his personal workshop, filling it with spare parts and engine components that he collected from decommissioned aircraft.'
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Create Passage Analysis Table
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| 'Aviation training in the early 1920s required exceptional dedication from instructors working with new pilots.' |
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| 'According to pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman, her flight instructor Henri exemplified this level of commitment through his unwavering focus on aviation and his complete devotion to student development:' |
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| [blank for quotation] |
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Part B: Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Henri exemplified exceptional instructor commitment through his unwavering aviation focus and complete devotion to developing students.
Argument Flow: The passage establishes that 1920s aviation instruction required exceptional dedication, then presents Henri as the perfect example of this commitment through two specific qualities, leading to a need for evidence that demonstrates both qualities.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The correct answer must show Henri demonstrating BOTH qualities mentioned in the claim - his unwavering focus on aviation AND his complete devotion to student development
- We need to see Henri actively engaged in aviation-focused activities while also showing clear dedication to helping his students improve
- The quotation should illustrate exceptional commitment, not just basic professional behavior
'Henri would arrive at the airfield before sunrise and remain long after sunset, meticulously inspecting each aircraft component and reviewing flight patterns until his students achieved perfect form.'
✓ Correct
- Shows Henri arriving before sunrise and staying after sunset, meticulously inspecting aircraft components and reviewing flight patterns until students achieved perfect form
- This demonstrates exceptional time commitment, unwavering focus on aviation, and complete devotion to student development
- Perfectly matches both aspects of the claim
'When Henri completed his own flying demonstrations, he would celebrate with elaborate dinners, regaling us with stories of his adventures across the French countryside.'
✗ Incorrect
- Describes Henri celebrating with elaborate dinners and telling stories about adventures
- This shows personal enjoyment and storytelling, not focus on aviation or devotion to student development
'Henri explained that French aviation regulations required instructors to maintain detailed logbooks and submit weekly reports to the aviation ministry.'
✗ Incorrect
- Describes regulatory requirements for logbooks and reports
- This shows following rules, not personal commitment or going above basic requirements
'Henri had converted an old hangar into his personal workshop, filling it with spare parts and engine components that he collected from decommissioned aircraft.'
✗ Incorrect
- Shows Henri converting a hangar into a workshop and collecting aircraft parts
- While showing aviation interest, this is about personal hobby collection with no connection to student development