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Number 1 I know is correct
I believe the answer is: A. appreciate; depreciate
The only assets that tend to always appreciate in value over time are only lands, building, and precious metal. Cars tend to depreciate over time because not only the function would deteriorate, newer version of the cars tend to provide better technology which attract more consumers.
Charlotte's response was an antithesis.
Antithesis is a statement which is a direct opposite of what was stated before. So, Dr. Barnes told Charlotte that she should follow her dreams and do something she loves. However, she retorts saying something quite different from his statement - telling him that what she loves won't really give her money to live from.