Theme

One theme of this passage is "a good sense of humor is a valuable asset." Which sentence from the passage best supports this theme? A. "Somehow, even hard work seems like fun when you're around." B. "I hope it makes your new dorm room feel like home." C. "When you move away to college in a few years, I'll be the first one there to help." D. "I will think of my family and my home whenever I see it."

A. "Somehow, even hard work seems like fun when you're around."

How does this excerpt contribute to the theme of the passage? A. It suggests that a person's attitude can rise above difficult circumstances. B. It shows that actors are better at handling stressful circumstances than others. C. It shows that tight deadlines prevent people from expressing their creativity. D. It expresses the idea that a person's hard work will eventually be rewarded.

A. It suggests that a person's attitude can rise above difficult circumstances.

Which statement best describes the main theme of the poem? A. Some things endure longer than others. B. Life is like the blowing of the wind. C. Time will strengthen rocks and stones. D. People must take care of the natural world.

A. Some things endure longer than others.

According to this poem, stories A. let people have adventures from the comfort of home. B. give children terrible nightmares if told before bedtime. C. transform fathers into wonderful heroes for their children. D. help people cope with the problems that they experience.

A. let people have adventures from the comfort of home.

How does the setting affect the theme of the passage? A. The dangerous sport makes Antwone worry about his safety. B. The competition between teams tempts Antwone to cheat. C. The spirit of teamwork brings three friends together. D. The tension between teammates causes North Vale to lose.

B. The competition between teams tempts Antwone to cheat.

The character of Roentgen best demonstrates which of the following themes? A. Hard work and determination are the keys to success. B. True friends look out for each other's best interests. C. Being honest, even when it's difficult, is the best option. D. Strong leaders often have to make unpopular decisions.

C. Being honest, even when it's difficult, is the best option.

Which statement best describes the theme of the passage? A. Only tell your friend what you would tell your enemy. B. If you work hard in life, good things will happen. C. Don't wait for people to be friendly, show them how. D. Every new idea appears crazy to people at first.

C. Don't wait for people to be friendly, show them how.

Which of the following best communicates one of the passage's themes? A. Having too many material possessions is foolish. B. Moving to college can be harmful to family relationships. C. Family members must learn to develop their own identities.

C. Family members must learn to develop their own identities.

One theme of this passage is "A humble attitude is the first step in acquiring knowledge." How does the character of Niamh support this theme? A. She admits that she does not understand math either. B. She begs her brother Palvit to tutor her in math. C. She discovers that she can learn from her brother. D. She forgives her brother for ruining her computer.

C. She discovers that she can learn from her brother.

Which of the following actions contributes to the story's theme of kindness? A. The narrator sees Jackie crying in the bathroom and offers her a tissue. B. The narrator yells at Mindy for embarrassing Jackie in front of everyone. C. The narrator asks Jackie if she wants to sit with her and her friends. D. The narrator watches as Jackie tries to become friends with Mindy.

C. The narrator asks Jackie if she wants to sit with her and her friends.

Authors often include multiple themes in their writing. One theme expressed in this passage is A. family relationships are more important than anything. B. new students are often bullied and harassed at school. C. change can cause people to question their identities. D. vanity can cause people to be insensitive to others' pain.

C. change can cause people to question their identities.

This poem shows that A. the stars are brighter than the sun. B. the world looks better at night. C. life is depressing without love. D. people should think before they act.

C. life is depressing without love.

Which statement from the story best demonstrates the passage's theme? A. "I've always been better at giving advice than taking it." B. "You have been growing out your hair since you were three." C. "You love your motorcycle more than anything!" D. "You don't have to throw away the past to embrace the future."

D. "You don't have to throw away the past to embrace the future."

How is the theme of women's oppression developed in this passage? A. by showing how Ardita tells her uncle that she would live her life as she pleased B. by showing how Ardita's uncle disagrees with her travel plans C. by showing how Ardita needed her uncle's permission for everything D. by showing how Ardita's uncle tries to stop her from marrying a man of her choice.

D. by showing how Ardita's uncle tries to stop her from marrying a man of her choice.