Question

question 18 of 20
which closing sentences to a story best show a character reflecting on a larger meaning found in a conflict?
a. as an overachiever determined to get a good score on the sat, i was able to get into an ivy league college.
b. by accomplishing my goal and earning a degree, i learned that \the world is my oyster\ and that i am entitled to succeed in life.
c. by accepting my parents help in achieving my goals, i was able to attend the college of my choice and earn a prestigious degree.
d. by asserting my individuality in spite of the negative qualities ascribed to my generation, i learned the importance of being true to ones own nature.

Explanation:

• Option A just states achieving a goal (getting into an Ivy League college) due to being an over - achiever. It doesn't show reflection on a larger meaning from a conflict.
• Option B shows a character reflecting on a larger meaning ("the world is my oyster" and being entitled to succeed) after achieving a goal (earning a degree). But the conflict aspect is not as clearly tied to the reflection as in option D.
• Option C is about accepting parents' help to achieve a goal (attending a chosen college and earning a degree). There is no real reflection on a larger meaning from a conflict.
• Option D clearly shows a character reflecting on a larger meaning (the importance of being true to one's own nature) from a conflict (asserting individuality despite negative qualities ascribed to the generation).

Answer:

D. By asserting my individuality in spite of the negative qualities ascribed to my generation, I learned the importance of being true to one's own nature.