Answer:
D
Explanation:
Choice A would make sense for the first sentence, but not the rest. Choice B is supported by the part of the passage that says, "...I am weightless again, flying past the other runners". The choice C isn't supported whatsoever because the passage does not say whether or not Squeaky wins, nor does it talk about working hard to prepare for the race. The choice D is supported by the positive self-talk and the resulting physical response (running faster) that the passage describes. This is why I believe D is the best answer.
D. Success is possible if one truly believes in oneself
This is the technique of using your opponents young age to say that he is not qualified.
The real answer on Edg. is A) the quality of being unchanged from the original state
The sentence should be filled in like this:
Every chart and diagram is precise, and the astronomers and I recognize that.
