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Answer: ASet 5: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Thomas Edison is famous for inventing the light bulb. He tested thousands of materials before finding one that worked. Text 2 Edison said, 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' This shows his attitude towards mistakes.
What character trait is illustrated by the texts?
A. Perseverance in the face of failure.✓ Correct
B. Laziness.
C. Anger.
D. Luck.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Tested thousands. Text 2: Found 10,000 ways/Not failed. Trait: Perseverance.
Key Evidence:
• "tested thousands"
• "not failed"
• "found 10,000 ways"
Why others are wrong: B (Hard work.), C (Positive attitude.), D (Thousands of tests = Work, not luck.).