Question

read the excerpt from \daughter of invention\
\sticks and stones dont break bones,\ she chanted. yoyo could tell, though, by the look on her face, it was as if one of those stones the kids had aimed at her daughters had hit her. but she always pretended they were at fault. \what did you do to provoke them? it takes two to tango, you know.\
what is the original meaning of the underlined idiom in this excerpt?

• people should not criticize others if they have similar problems
• sometimes, it is difficult for a person to make a decision
• words cannot actually hurt a person like sticks and stones can
• a person who keeps moving has no responsibilities and no cares

Explanation:

The underlined idiom is "Sticks and stones don't break bones". This traditional idiot communicates that verbal insults (words) do not cause physical harm the same way physical objects like sticks and stones can, even if they may cause emotional distress.

Answer:

C. Words cannot actually hurt a person like sticks and stones can