Question

read the quotation by louis aragon. i demand that my books be judged with utmost severity, by knowledgeable people who know the rules of grammar and of logic, and who will seek beneath the footsteps of my commas the lice of my thought in the head of my style. which statement best restates the main idea of this quotation?
aragon wants his readers to be well informed and understand the true meaning of his writing.
aragon wants his readers to carefully study his use of grammar and punctuation.
aragon wants his readers to be intelligent enough to comprehend most of his writing.
aragon wants his readers to enjoy the content of his writing but not focus on anything else.

Explanation:

The quotation says Aragon wants his books judged by knowledgeable people who know grammar and logic, to find the true meaning (the "lice of my thought" beneath commas). Let's analyze each option:

• First option: "Aragon wants his readers to be well informed and understand the true meaning of his writing." This matches as he wants knowledgeable (well - informed) people to understand the true meaning (seek beneath commas, the thought's lice).
• Second option: The quote is about judgment by those who know grammar/logic, not about readers studying his grammar/punctuation use.
• Third option: There's no mention of readers needing to be "intelligent enough" to comprehend most of his writing; it's about judgment by knowledgeable people.
• Fourth option: He wants judgment (so focus on meaning/thought), not just enjoyment without focus.

Answer:

A. Aragon wants his readers to be well informed and understand the true meaning of his writing.