Use the sentence to answer the question.

Question

Although his younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the “old guard” had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas.

Which type of connection does the author make between the ideas in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

comparison
comparison

problem and solution
problem and solution

contrast
contrast

cause and effect

Answer 1

The author makes a contrast between the younger students, who greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, and the "old guard," who held on to the belief in miasmas. Therefore, the correct response is:

contrast