Read the case study below and choose the best possible answer to the following questions.
Renee’s English teacher, Professor Thomson, stops her at the end of class and asks if they can set up a meeting. Naturally, Renee is a bit apprehensive; most student-teacher conferences seem to focus on problems. But when she arrives for the meeting, Renee is pleasantly surprised—at first. Professor Thomson says, “I just wanted to compliment you on your writing skills. You are doing beautifully in my class. . .” Renee is about to thank her teacher when she hears the next words: “. . . for an African-American student.” Renee is stunned and speechless. She doesn’t know what to say. She gets up, turns, and walks out the door without saying anything. Her eyes become teary as she quickly moves toward the door of the building and heads for her next class.