Read the quotation by Victor Hugo.

It is from books that wise people derive consolation in the troubles of life.

Which statement best restates the main idea of this quotation?

A) People often feel worse, rather than better, after reading a good book.

B) People should learn to read so they can learn from their mistakes.

C) People will receive comfort from reading when their lives are difficult.

D) People may feel better once they read, though sometimes they will not.

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Kendal Fields

24 August, 13:12

Read the quotation by Victor Hugo.

It is from books that wise people derive consolation in the troubles of life.

Which statement best restates the main idea of this quotation?

A) People often feel worse, rather than better, after reading a good book.

B) People should learn to read so they can learn from their mistakes.

C) People will receive comfort from reading when their lives are difficult.

D) People may feel better once they read, though sometimes they will not.

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Giada Levine · Answer 1

C) People will receive comfort from reading when their lives are difficult.

It is important to know here that consolation means comfort. He is saying that from books people can receive comfort. This eliminates option A. Option B can be eliminated because the books don't offer a solution for mistakes. Option C is also wrong because his statement is absolute. He doesn't say that it only happens sometimes.