Conquering this enemy gave Achilles the confidence to attempt to storm the city of Troy, but this act would prove to be his downfall.
Which sentence from "The Quiz Bowl King" also shows confidence that leads to a downfall?
A.
In preparation for the state competition, I’ve spent hours each day for the last several months making sure there is no question that will stump me.
B.
Our opponents have a total of 26 points, while my teammates and I—well, mostly me—have managed to rack up a total of 28 points.
C.
I feel as cool as a cucumber, running through the list of possible topics in my head—pop culture, animals, psychology, astronomy, technology—and knowing I am an expert on every one.
D.
I can’t say that I scrambled to find the right answer, because I had no clue.
1 answer
The sentence from "The Quiz Bowl King" that shows confidence that leads to a downfall is:
C. I feel as cool as a cucumber, running through the list of possible topics in my head—pop culture, animals, psychology, astronomy, technology—and knowing I am an expert on every one.
This sentence expresses a high level of confidence in the speaker's knowledge, which could ultimately lead to a downfall if it results in overestimating their abilities or underestimating the competition.
