What is theme?

the dramatic struggle or clash between two or more forces in a story

the recurring object, concept, or idea in a story

the lesson a reader infers from reading a story

the central message or insight revealed through a story

Match each type of scientist with a statement appropriate for her field of study. 1. astronomer "My focus is on the origin and structure of the universe." 2. meteorologist "Algae is an important life form, providing food for many marine life forms.

What conclusion can be drawn about the narrator's opinion of Sidney in "The Boy Spies with the Regulators"? Select two that apply.

What is the MAIN method of organization of ideas in this passage?

How does the narrator's wife feel about cats in "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe A. She only tolerates them because her husband loves them. B. She likes them but is superstitious that they are witches in disguise. C.

What type of behavior would cause you to end a friendship?

The description below belongs to which of the following characters? beautiful, loyal, caring A) Silas Marner B) Nancy Lammeter C) Godfrey Cass D) Dunstan Cass E) Eppie

Each of the following is an example of the publishing stage except: A writing an article for the school paper B putting together a family newsletter to be mailed to relatives C posting a public blog of your account D writing in your personal journal

Movie director wants to film a new version of a Shakespeare play. What about the play is most likely to remain the same regardless of other creative choices?

Name all the conflicts-struggles or tension between two forces that are present in the play by the end of Act II.

What is a specific metaphor used in " Life without go-go boots" and Explain how the writer uses this metaphor to convey the theme of the story.