The calling like a dazzling swan, reese graced the dance floor in her gorgeous white dress—her figure oozing elegance and poise. her parents waited with bated breath for their princess' first public performance. as she stood there waiting for the music to start, the past flashed through her mind. "dance can be your hobby, but should not be made into a serious profession! " her grandfather's stern voice rang in her ears. reese's mother had felt that since she was good at mathematics, she should pursue a career in science or engineering. her father had a bent toward art, though. "my princess is an artist! " he would exclaim. "one should discover one's calling." mathematics was no doubt her strength, but it was not her calling. dance gave her exceeding joy, and she loved it with a deep devotion. so, why was she so confused? where lay the point of conflict? she was lost in deep thought and a voice from her conscience seemed to speak to her: "dance is sacred to me, and i can't treat it as a means of making money. i want to spread the art form, but without charging a penny. reese was jolted back to reality when one of her troupe members nudged her to go on stage. the performance began with a stunned silence in the packed hall, as the audience witnessed a marvelous exhibition of art—a perfect blend of dance, emotion, and drama. reese's troupe received a standing ovation, and a teary-eyed reese bowed in gratitude. her mother embraced her and remarked, "the pride in our hearts and the applause of the people are your wealth. dance is your passion, and i am glad you followed your instinct." the thought of opening an institute for the performing arts, where all would be welcome without having to pay any money, was considered foolish by everyone except her father, and his constant support gave reese the courage to follow her heart. 1 which sentence from the passage supports the general idea of the passage? a. her father had a bent toward art, though. b. the pride in our hearts and the applause of the people are your wealth. c. dance is your passion, and i am glad you followed your instinct. d. dance gave her exceeding joy, and she loved it with a deep devotion.