Question

the next day at school, travaris planned to tell ms. phelps, the theater director, that she should give his part to someone else because he wouldnt be in town during the performance. but all day he was bombarded with congratulations from his classmates for getting the lead role. he didnt have the heart to tell them that it was all for nothing because he couldnt even be in the play.
travaris told his mom that he was staying after school to help out with set design, but really he was reading his lines, singing the songs, learning the dance numbers, and even getting fitted for costumes. it couldnt hurt to enjoy being the star of the play for a little bit, could it?
but as the weeks went by, travaris started to feel guiltier and guiltier. he knew that the longer he put off dropping out of the play, the more he would hurt the rest of the cast and crew.
finally, travaris told ms. phelps how he couldnt be in the musical.
ms. phelps thanked him for letting her know. \but dont forget to audition again next year,\ she added with a wink.
which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story?
be honest, even when it doesnt benefit you.
not everyone is meant to be a star.
dedication and commitment matter more than talent.

Explanation:

The story shows Travaris initially reluctant to tell the director he can't be in the play, then feeling guilty as others drop out, and finally being honest. The option "Dedication and commitment matter more than talent" aligns with the theme—Travaris contributes to the play through dedication (helping with set design, costumes, etc.) even if he isn't the star, showing commitment is key. "Be honest..." is about honesty but the main theme is more about dedication over talent. "Not everyone..." is about being a star, but the story emphasizes dedication. So the best is "Dedication and commitment matter more than talent."

Answer:

Dedication and commitment matter more than talent.