Question

If the topic of this drama is "courage," its theme can be stated BEST by this sentence: A) Courage, or bravery, is an over-rated virtue. B) We can be courageous when we face our greatest fears directly. C) Climbing mountains is the only way you can learn to show courage. D) Being courageous can sometimes be foolhardy and lead you into trouble.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Option B. We can be courageous when we face our greatest fears directly.

Option B presents a general description of how anybody is capable of gaining courage, which makes for a fitting theme of a text with courage as its topic.

Regarding the rest of the options, Options A and D undermine the value of courage, while Option C specifies the action of "Climbing mountains" as the only means to be courageous - defeating the value of this trait as the main topic.

Answer 2

B. is the BEST because it gives the flexibility of theme ideas for courage.

C. is very specific on climbing mountains as the only way to learn about courage.

A and D are criticising courage.