The author concludes that only shared myths can help Americans to ___________

A．bring about the uniformity of their culture

B．diminish their great individual differences

C．regain the feelings of social values and morale

D．avoid the sense of being isolated and anxious

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【解析】选[D]。作者在末句做出总结，共同的理想会消除孤独、内疚、焦急和生活无意义的感觉，故选[D]。其他选项均夸大了神话的作用，且与美国追求多样性的价值观相悖。

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