Read the words below and answer the question that follows. hopelessness, difficulty, sadness, defeat Which theme can you create using all the key ideas above?

The words “hopelessness,” “difficulty,” “sadness,” and “defeat” all suggest that hardship can lead to discouragement and a loss of confidence. Choice B, “With difficulties comes a loss of faith in oneself and in humanity,” brings those ideas together. The other choices either introduce ideas not in the list or leave out key ideas.

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