An author wishes to write a story whose theme is the danger of being obsessed with appearance. Which plot line would best suit this theme?A.A man and woman argue in a café over whose train is arriving first. Each misses their train.B.A character loses his nose and worries what other people might think about him.C.Two students help a fellow student cheat, but later turn themselves in when they discover they have given their friend the wrong answers.D.An alien spaceship lands on Earth and takes its leaders hostage. The people find the alien leaders better than the ones they have elected.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

PART A: Which statement best expresses the main theme of the story?A. Fear of the unknown causes people to make assumptions and reject whatthey do not understand.B. People have the tendency to avoid uncomfortable situations because theyare insecure.C. Despite good intentions, it is not possible to treat everyone equally.D. Prejudice is a result of weak people trying to overpower people withinfluence and authority

Part AWhich of the following states a central theme in the text?Answer choices for the above questionStanding in society depends on one’s social rank.Human beings are valuable not based on their appearance, but based on their internal qualities.Inability to cope with life’s unexpected events leads to misery.For every setback in one’s plans, there is usually a compensating piece of good luck.Part BWhich quotation best supports this major theme in the text?Answer choices for the above question“He wrapped himself up in his cloak, and held his handkerchief to his face as though his nose bled.”“A carriage drew up at the entrance; the carriage door was opened, and a gentleman in uniform came out and hurried up the steps.”“And indeed how was it possible that the nose, which only yesterday he had on his face, and which could neither walk nor drive, should wear a uniform?”“I am acquainted with ladies of high position—Madame Tchektyriev, wife of a state-councillor, and many others.”

Which of the following statements best identifies a theme of the text?A. People should get to know each other first before resorting to judgment.B. Strangers can be more dangerous than they initially appear.C. Loneliness can drive people to behave strangely towards others.D. Kindness and hospitality are difficult to find among strangers.

Read the following summary:A young student in a tough neighborhood is gifted intellectually but must shun the dangerous streets of his neighborhood in order to achieve academically. This results in his being lonely throughout school. He goes to college, but his social life has suffered, and he has few friends from his own neighborhood.Based on this passage, a reader is most likely to come to what conclusion about the story's themes?A.The author believes that human nature makes people social, and that only strong minds can overcome this natural instinct.B.The author believes that all achievement requires sacrifice, and that these sacrifices can be incredibly difficult.C.The author believes that achievement by an individual is good, but only if it is accompanied by social progress.D.The author believes that achievement made dishonestly is never satisfying, and that envy is a matter of perspective.

Which story premise is most clearly a classic tragedy?A.A political candidate gets so caught up in winning, he loses everything.B.The class clown is actually a very sad person who just wants acceptance.C.Nothing positive ever seems to happen to Lin, and today is no exception.D.Hurricane Don approaches land, forcing Drew to leave his home behind.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS