Question

question 4 of 10
what is most clearly one theme of \exhalation\?

a. power is an illusion that disappears quickly like a gas.

b. people doubt what they do not see, but it doesnt change the truth.

c. scientific progress must not exceed the boundaries of society’s
morals.

d. people value life more when they realize they are not immortal.

Explanation:

In Ted Chiang’s "Exhalation," the narrator discovers a hidden truth about their world’s physics (air pressure sustaining life) that others initially doubt because it’s unseen. The story emphasizes that objective truth persists regardless of skepticism toward unobservable phenomena. This aligns most clearly with option B.

Answer:

B. People doubt what they do not see, but it doesn't change the truth.