Read the excerpt from the boy who harnessed the wind
by william kamkwamba
which character trait do the details in the excerpt reveal
about kamkwamba?
a sudden gust muffled the voices below, then picked up into
a steady wind. it took hold of my t-shirt and whistled through
the tower rungs. reaching over, i removed a bent piece of
wire that locked the machine's spinning wheel in place. once
released, the wheel and arms began to turn. they spun
slowly at first, then faster and faster, until the force of their
motion rocked the tower. my knees buckled, but i held on.
curiosity
empathy
loyalty
determination

determination

Explanation:

"...until the force of their  motion rocked the tower. My knees buckled, but I held on."

This evidence of holding on symbolizes the fact that he wouldn't be pushed over and would hold steadfast or firm. Also this evidence can also prove the definition of determination which is the "firmness of purpose; resoluteness."

determination.

Explanation:

think about it read this sentence. my knees buckled, but I held on. if you were that guy wouldn't you be determined. also I just took the test. got a 100. hope this helped. good luck

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

"the tune the he might never know again." this part build anticipation. dexter got extremely happy by the piano tune. he could see what he was living at that moment in his life throught this feeling. the reader might want to learn more about his happy life. in fact, he called it a state of   'ecstasy'. the fact that he had got in a mood of intense appreciation and that everything about him was extremely bright and glamorous might lead the reader to feel that this state of happiness may not last long. the two parts from the excerpt that exemplify the anticipation are: " the sound of the "; " it was a know again."