Read the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into that good night." Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Which statement best describes the main idea of the excerpt?
Answer
A
No matter what, eventually all people must die.
B
Instead of fearing death, people should embrace it.
C
Instead of giving in to death, people should fight against it.
D
No matter what, all people will experience an afterlife.
Explanation
The speaker urges people not to “go gentle” into death, but to “rage” against the fading light. This means people should resist giving in to death rather than embrace it. The best choice is “Instead of giving in to death, people should fight against it.”
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