Her keep and the chance of learning ... and Germany—Germany, das deutsche Vaterland1—Germany, all woods and mountains and tenderness...
The words privilege and chance both mean "opportunity." Which sentence best states how the words have different connotations (implications or overtones) as they are used in the text?
A.
Privilege suggests that the school is elite, while chance suggests that Miriam will have to prove herself to take advantage of the opportunities.
B.
Privilege suggests that the lectures are by invitation only, while chance suggests that Miriam's luck will determine if she is able to learn.
C.
Privilege suggests that attending the lectures was a result of hard work, while chance suggests the opportunities are based on fate.
D.
Privilege suggests that the lectures are exclusive, while chance suggests that Miriam will have to work to take advantage of the opportunities.
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The best answer that captures the different connotations of the words "privilege" and "chance" as they are used in the text is:
D. Privilege suggests that the lectures are exclusive, while chance suggests that Miriam will have to work to take advantage of the opportunities.
This answer highlights the exclusivity associated with "privilege" and the implication of effort or work involved with "chance," showing their differing connotations in this context.
