Read this excerpt from "The Kick and the Click."

Neither Ricky nor his father, Carlos, had said more than a few words to Anthony since he’d told the family he wanted to focus on photography instead of continuing to play for the team. His photography teacher at school had loaned him the camera to use over the summer, telling Anthony he had a good eye and an admirable passion for the craft.

"They’ll get over it eventually," his sister Gabriella said as she walked up to stand next to him.

In this excerpt, how does the narrator show that Anthony is a talented photographer?

by including Anthony’s teacher’s point of view

by describing Anthony’s family’s disappointment

by including Carlos’s feelings about Anthony’s interest

by describing Gabriella’s thoughts about Carlos’s and Ricky’s reaction

by including Anthony’s teacher’s point of view

The teacher lends him a camera, which is one point of demonstration that she trusts he is a capable and good photographer. Second, her input on his skills is critical because she is a point of credibility and authority.

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JackelineCasarez JackelineCasarez · Answer 2 · 2019-10-22T09:34:10+02:00

Answer:

A). By including Anthony’s teacher’s point of view.

Explanation:

In this excerpt from "The Kick and the Click", the author substantiates his point by including the teacher's point of view. Teachers are the esteemed authorities who know well about the skills and talent of a student and therefore, play a vital role in shaping and developing their skills and talents. By including Anthony's teacher's view and opinion, the narrator gains credibility that Anthony is talented that his teacher is also witnessing of and which is why she loaned him a camera. Thus, option A is the correct answer.