English

Talan Compton

6 April, 21:50

In a short story, a young scientist struggles to understand why her research is

not producing the results she wants. She stays late at night in the laboratory,

stops spending much time with her friends and family, and tries many

approaches to get the results she seeks. Eventually, she succeeds, and her

friends and family are very proud of her.

What are two common literary themes that this story most clearly shows?

A. The danger of contemptuous attitudes and the importance of

friends

O

B. The frustration of not making progress and the renewal of hope

O

C. The importance of keeping tempers in check and the joy of

success

D. The value of determination and the importance of sacrifice to

achieve goals