The student wants to emphasize the uniqueness of Taylor’s accomplishment. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
Taylor fled to St. Simons Island, which was then occupied by the Union army, for whom she began working.
B
After escaping slavery, Taylor began working for an all-Black army regiment as a nurse and teacher.
C
The book Taylor wrote about the time she spent with the regiment is still available to readers in print and online.
D
Taylor was the only Black woman to publish a Civil War memoir.
Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. By indicating that Taylor’s book was the only Civil War memoir published by a Black woman, this sentence emphasizes the uniqueness, or one-of-a-kind nature, of Taylor’s accomplishment.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. While the sentence describes some of Taylor’s accomplishments, it doesn’t emphasize the uniqueness of them.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. While the sentence describes some of Taylor’s accomplishments, it doesn’t emphasize that they were unique.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. While the sentence provides information about Taylor’s book, it doesn’t emphasize what made the book unique.