Question

"Of those who, overcome by death, depart from life, a father cannot
save his son, nor kinsmen their relations. Mark! while relatives are looking
on and lamenting deeply, one by one mortals are carried off, like an ox
that is led to the slaughter. So the world is afflicted with death and decay.
therefore the wise do not grieve, knowing the terms of the world.
2. What, according to the writer, are the terms of the world as described in
the paragraph ?
A. That, a father cannot save his son.
B. That people lament at the death of their relatives.
C. That the world is afflicted with death and decay.
D. That the wise do not grieve at someone's death.​

Answer 1

Answer:

C. That the world is afflicted with death and decay.