I have placed my happiness on seeing you good and accomplished; and no distress which this world can now bring on me would equal that of your disappointing my hopes. What is the connotative effect of the

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I have placed my happiness on seeing you good and accomplished; and no distress which this world can now bring on me would equal that of your disappointing my hopes.

What is the connotative effect of the word distress on Jefferson's tone in this letter?
A) The word "distress" does not show any particular concern or worry on Jefferson's part for his daughter's education.
B) It shows how deeply and seriously Jefferson wants his daughter to take her education--because his love for her depends upon it.
C) Jefferson is using the word primarily to create a joking or teasing tone with his daughter that is evident throughout the entire passage.
D) It shows that Jefferson is more concerned with his daughter being happy or carefree than he is worried about her education and studying all the time.