8. Which of the following is the best statement about theme? (a) Theme is a term with a range of meanings.

(b) Theme shows the discrepancy (difference) between the real and imagined.

(c) Theme is the central or unifying concept of the story.

(d) Theme is emphasized through repetition

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on" is the sentence that best articulates this. then he gives the examples.   mark me brainliest