Why is the theme such an important part of a story? 1.It reveals the traits of the story’s most important characters. 2.It moves the plot forward and creates excitement and suspense. 3.It provides the kinds of details that help readers predict future events. 4.It connects all of the story’s elements and gives them more meaning.

Why did mr. rickey want to get black players into the major leagues?

Which type of characterization is used in the excerpt to reveal claire’s character traits? indirect, direct, both or neither

What do the excerpts have in common? both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents. both describe what immigrant children must do to survive when traveling to the united states. both explain why most children want to leave central america without their parents. both indicate the tragic problems and their consequences that children in central america must face.