Question

Which statement most accurately represents the excerpt’s larger idea?


A) Beauty and truth appear in unexpected places.


B) Social isolation may lead people to act immorally.


C) Getting what you want may not make you happy.


D)You may not get everything that you have bargained for.

Answer 1

The statement that most accurately represents the excerpt’s larger idea is: C) Getting what you want may not make you happy.

What is a larger idea?

A larger idea refers to the big picture that can be sensed from a text.

In the excerpt from Flannery O'Connor's, "The Life You Save May Be Your Own," we learn of Mr. Shiftlet who, despite having a car was depressed. He sought to help others who are depressed in a bid to lift his depression.

So, even though he had the car that he sought, he was still not happy.

Learn more about Mr. Shiftlet here:

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Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Getting what you want may not make you happy.