And I’m smiling to beat the band cause if I’ve lost this race, or if me and Gretchen tied, or even if I’ve won, I can always retire as a runner and begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion. After all, with a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee. And if I bugged my mother, I could get piano lessons and become a star.
What theme is best illustrated in this excerpt?
A. It is best to put family ahead of self.
B. Being the best at everything is important.
C. Believing in oneself opens up many possibilities.
D. The purpose of any competition is to win.
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The answer is c your welcome
The correct answers are
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. A
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1.A
2.C
3.C
4.A
5.C
6.A
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In this excerpt, the theme that is best illustrated is C. Believing in oneself opens up many possibilities.
Throughout the passage, the narrator expresses confidence and optimism about various potential achievements and endeavors. They mention retiring as a runner and starting a new career as a coach, beating Cynthia in the spelling bee with more study, and becoming a piano star by bugging their mother for lessons.
These aspirations and goals showcase the belief that the narrator has in themselves and their ability to succeed in different areas. This theme of self-belief leading to a world of possibilities is best reflected in option C.
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1.A
2.C
3.B
4.A
5.B
6.A