Which statement best describes a major theme of the story?
A. People can never truly escape the terrible things they have done.
B. People without remorse can commit terrible crimes without consequences.
C. People often make a mistake while committing a crime because of their arrogance.
D. People who are very lonely may turn their feelings on others and cause them harm.
2. PART A: In the story, what causes the conflict between the narrator and the old man?
A. The narrator and the old man recent having to live together because of the narrator’s
disease, and so the narrator decides to murder the old man.
B. The narrator is driven mad by the sound of a heart beating beneath the floorboards,
and this causes him to kill the old man.
C. The narrator watches the old man sleep, and when the terrified old man discovers this,
the narrator kills him to keep his madness hidden.
D. The narrator is terrified of the old man’s blue eye and overwhelmed by the sound of
his heartbeat, so the narrator kills the old man.
1. A. People can never truly escape the terrible things they have done.
2. B. The narrator is driven mad by the sound of a heart beating beneath the floorboards, and this causes him to kill the old man.
For the first question, the correct answer is A. People can never truly escape the terrible things they have done.
For the second question, the correct answer is B. The narrator is driven mad by the sound of a heart beating beneath the floorboards, and this causes him to kill the old man.
To determine which statement best describes the major theme of the story, you should analyze the text and look for recurring ideas or messages. Pay attention to the overall storyline, character development, and any moral or philosophical insights presented.
To answer the question about the conflict between the narrator and the old man, read the story carefully and identify the events that lead to their conflict. Look for specific actions, motivations, and interactions between the two characters.
Here's a breakdown of each option:
A. "People can never truly escape the terrible things they have done."
To determine if this statement represents a major theme, analyze the story to see if it addresses the consequences of actions or characters' attempts to escape their past actions.
B. "People without remorse can commit terrible crimes without consequences."
Analyze the story to see if it explores the notion that some characters can commit terrible crimes without feeling any remorse or facing any consequences.
C. "People often make a mistake while committing a crime because of their arrogance."
To determine if this statement is a major theme, examine the story to see if it highlights characters' mistakes while committing crimes due to arrogance.
D. "People who are very lonely may turn their feelings on others and cause them harm."
Analyze the story to see if it explores the idea that extreme loneliness can lead individuals to harm others.
For the second question, analyze the text to identify the specific event that triggers the conflict between the narrator and the old man. Pay attention to any thoughts, actions, or dialogue that might shed light on the cause of the conflict.
Take your time to carefully read the story, look for evidence, and consider how each option aligns with the text.