Question

what is a theme in the passage?
a. a feeling of independence is difficult to achieve.
b. revenge can be satisfying.
c. overconfidence can lead to unexpected results.
d. freedom is a personal choice.

part b
which detail from the passage best supports the theme from part a?
a. “... i thought i was pretty cool riding up and down the block, age five, in my brothers hand - me - down shirt.” (paragraph 1)
b. “i was scared of riding on sarah street. mom said hungry dogs lived on that street....” (paragraph 2)
c. “... i liked the way the water sprang up from the sprinkler....” (paragraph 5)
d. “big baby, i thought, and said, ‘you can run over my leg with your trike if you want.’” (paragraph 5)

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the theme, we analyze each option. Option A: The passage doesn't focus on the difficulty of achieving independence. Option B: There's no revenge - related content. Option C: Overconfidence (like being overly sure of one's actions) leading to unexpected results is a common theme in stories, and this option fits. Option D: The passage isn't about freedom as a personal choice.

We need to find a detail that supports the theme of overconfidence leading to unexpected results. Option A: Just shows a sense of coolness while riding, not overconfidence leading to something. Option B: Is about fear of a street, not related. Option C: Is about liking water from a sprinkler, not related. Option D: The character is overconfident (calling someone a big baby and allowing them to run over their leg with a trike) which can lead to an unexpected (and probably negative) result, supporting the theme.

Answer:

C. Overconfidence can lead to unexpected results.

Part B