3. What connection does the author draw between

resiliency and struggle?

A Resilient people are seldom able to help others

because they do not understand struggle.

B People who are resilient struggle because they feel

sorry for themselves and others.

C Resilient people avoid struggle because they are able

to laugh at themselves.

D People who are resilient are able to power through

the struggles they face.

The connection that the author draws between  resiliency and struggle is that people who are resilient are able to power through  the struggles they face. The right option is D.

Explanation:

Resilience is all about approaching the reality with bravery along with a sense of possibility. It is about looking for meaning in the challenges a person faces.  The author says that a person prepares himself/herself to take action in ways which allow him/her to hold on and survive hardships of various levels. This person is thus, able to  power through  his/her struggles. The author also mentions that not everyone is able to do the same that is, be resilient in times of struggles.

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).