Which of the following choices define theme? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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the central idea that the author wants the reader to focus on
the central idea that the author wants the reader to focus on
the message that the author wants the reader to learn
the message that the author wants the reader to learn
the statements that the author makes in the introduction
the statements that the author makes in the introduction
the conflicts that arise throughout the story
the conflicts that arise throughout the story
the focus of the discussions characters have in the story
The two correct answers for defining theme are:
1) The central idea that the author wants the reader to focus on
2) The message that the author wants the reader to learn
A sentence that describes a theme should include(1 point)
Responses
a detailed description of the conflict.
a detailed description of the conflict.
the most important events in the plot.
the most important events in the plot.
a general statement that can be applied to other areas.
a general statement that can be applied to other areas.
specific details about the characters.
A general statement that can be applied to other areas.
Read the following passage:
Lydia often struggled in her art class. Ever since she was little, she hoped to become an incredible painter. Yet, every time she tried to paint anything she would often create a mess of paint splashes on the page rather than the centerpieces of fruit her teacher would display. Lydia started to feel saddened by her lack of progress. One day though, her teacher took the entire class to the local art museum. At first, Lydia saw the beautiful works of Monet and thought to herself that she would never be able to create such clear images on a canvas. A few rooms later, however, she then began to see the works of Picasso that contained images of abstract paintings that were just like hers. She quickly realized that art doesn’t have to all be the same for people to appreciate it.
Determine the theme of the passage.
(1 point)
Responses
Too much ambition can lead to negative results.
Too much ambition can lead to negative results.
Working hard on something will always lead to success.
Working hard on something will always lead to success.
Changing our perception of a situation can help us persevere.
Changing our perception of a situation can help us persevere.
A person needs determination if they wish to find the truth.