Question

instead, he read passages from his books to them, and sometimes reenacted some of the more dramatic bits. in the sentence above, passages has the same or almost the same meaning as: channels voyages portions conveyances

Explanation:

In this context, "passages" refers to sections or parts of the books. "Portions" also means parts or sections, making it the closest in meaning. "Channels" refer to pathways or means of communication, "voyages" are long - distance journeys, and "conveyances" are means of transport.

Answer:

C. portions