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.
