Theme

Which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story?

• Don't let pride keep you from asking for help.

• You should solve problems yourself instead of relying on others.

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Don't let pride keep you from asking for help.

• "Well I'm tired, okay? It's not my fault you're bored."

• Nicole had been struggling with the math homework but didn't want to say so.

Which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story?

• People should appreciate what is give to them.

• Different things make different people happy.

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Different things make different people happy.

• "What else could you possibly want?" he asked her. Aramita didn't have an answer for him because she didn't know.

• The king couldn't understand. He'd given his daughter everything that made him happy- a fine horse, nice clothes, and a beautiful palace.

Which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story?

• Respecting people's wishes shows that you care about them.

• What embarrasses one person may not embarass another.

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Respecting people's wishes shows that you care about them.

• "Come on, Charlotte! It's not that hard!" her brother said.

• "Jeremy, Jeremy, Jeremy," she muttered to herself. She was determined to use his real name from now on.