9. Which statement explains a good way to identify the theme of a story? Identify how the main character reacts to conflict and what he or she learns.
Identify how the main character interacts with other characters.
Identify how the setting changes and what that does to the plot.
Identify how the narrator describes the conflict at the start of the story.

Which sentence accurately describes elements of historical fiction?

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. read the following excerpt from the novel "oliver twist" by charles dickens. although oliver had been brought up by philosophers, he was not theoretically acquainted with the beautiful axiom that self-preservation is the first law of nature. if he had been, perhaps he would have been prepared for this. not being prepared, however, it alarmed him the more; so away he went

Which of these sentences would best express the main idea of a speech arguing that people should participate in a charity softball tournament? a) softball is a great way to get some much-needed exercise. eliminate b) the money raised by the tournament will local animal shelters. c) the tournament is a fun way to spend time with friends while a worthy cause. d) even if you don't have any softball experience, you can form a team and participate.