Dad's Barbecue
Lot Curblett
As Mom pulled the car into the driveway, I stepped out and heard the sizzle of barbecue. I walked towards the backyard and smelled the delicious scent of grilled chicken. The sun was getting ready for its nightly rest and the moon prepared to take its place. The picnic table felt as hot as a frying pan, but I sat down anyway. I looked around the yard and realized that the grass was freshly mowed. Poised next to the barbecue pit, Dad looked more dreamy than Tom Cruise. Soon, Dad carried to the table a mountain of food stacked a mile high. Not caring what anyone thought, I pigged out on chicken, hot dogs, and hamburgers. I savored the sweet, sour, and salty flavors as they danced on my taste buds. Dad is the best barbecue chef in the entire world!
Question
What theme do the vivid images of this story help convey?
Responses
A It's great to have a dad who loves to grill.It's great to have a dad who loves to grill.
B A sunny afternoon and a freshly-mowed lawn are wonderful.A sunny afternoon and a freshly-mowed lawn are wonderful.
C We should all learn to slow down and appreciate the beautiful elements of life.We should all learn to slow down and appreciate the beautiful elements of life.
D There is nothing better than the taste of grilled chicken, hot dogs, and hamburgers.There is nothing better than the taste of grilled chicken, hot dogs, and hamburgers.