Question

one topic of a story is innocence. which statements are universal themes associated with this topic? select three options. □ when the boy saw the effects of war, he no longer viewed life as innocent. □ the path from innocence to experience can be long and difficult. □ one way to define innocence is as a lack of worldly experience or sophistication. □ the loss of innocence is a result of gaining experience and making mistakes. □ protecting the innocence of others prevents them from taking risks in their lives.

Explanation:

A universal theme is a broad, relatable idea applicable across contexts.

1. "The path from innocence to experience can be long and difficult" describes a common, universal journey of growth.
2. "One way to define innocence is as a lack of worldly experience or sophistication" offers a universal, general definition of innocence.
3. "The loss of innocence is a result of gaining experience and making mistakes" explains a universal cause of lost innocence shared across many stories and real life.

The other options are specific scenario-based statements, not universal themes.

Answer:

B. The path from innocence to experience can be long and difficult.
C. One way to define innocence is as a lack of worldly experience or sophistication.
D. The loss of innocence is a result of gaining experience and making mistakes.