Question

Excerpt from To Be Famous We Must Be Ambitious

by Rosetta Dunigan
The desire to be thought well of, to desire to be great in goodness, is in itself a noble quality of the mind. It is often termed ambition. If it is our
ambition to gain distinction, we will rob the weak and flatter the strong. We may even become the fawning slaves of those who are able to raise our
status, giving us titles and honor without merit.
But, if we are ambitious to do good, without any regard for the fame we may win or the praise we may command, our course will be honorable and
our acts will be worthy. Those who come after us will remember these good acts and reap their benefits. They will remember our names and our
labors, since we will have helped mankind and helped enlighten the world.
Which statement best expresses how the second paragraph connects to the first paragraph in the excerpt?
OA. The second paragraph explains the sequence of events that follow when one's ambition is to gain distinction.
OB. The second paragraph builds on the idea of slavery discussed in the first paragraph.
OC. The second paragraph contrasts the benefits of ambition with the disadvantages described in the first paragraph.
OD. The second paragraph explains the consequences of earning honorable titles without merit.

Answer 1

The second paragraph in the excerpt contrasts the benefits of ambition with the disadvantages described in the first paragraph.

Step-by-step explanation:

The second paragraph in the excerpt contrasts the benefits of ambition with the disadvantages described in the first paragraph. In the first paragraph, the author discusses how ambition to gain distinction can lead to robbing the weak and flattery towards the strong, becoming slaves of those who can raise their status without merit. However, in the second paragraph, the author states that if one is ambitious to do good without seeking fame or praise, their actions will be honorable and worthy. This paragraph emphasizes that ambition to do good is more important than seeking fame and external validation.

Answer 2

Just did the test, for Plato/Edmentum the answer is D) "The second paragraph contrasts the benefits of ambition with the disadvantages described in the first paragraph"