Question

Read this story and then answer the question that follows:

Sarah saw them, again. Out of the corner of her eye she could see the kids ganging up on the new girl, Lara. She was late to her band practice and only had a few minutes to get there. "I barely know her," she muttered to herself as she walked quickly to the car. "I'm sure she can take care of herself." Sarah knew this was an important rehearsal and could not miss it. "Hurry up," shouted her mom from the driver's seat. Sarah threw her guitar in the back seat and slammed the door. "Let's go," she said. As they rounded the corner and stopped at the stop sign—her heart racing—Sarah looked at her mom. "Mom, Lara needs our help. Let's go back."

Which of the following is an example of theme in this story? (5 points)


Friendship

We should be in a band.

We should help those who are in need.

We should not be late.

Answer 1

The correct option is C) We should help those who are in need.

Step-by-step explanation:

As the story depicts, Sarah was in a hurry when she saw some kids ganging on a newcomer. Initially, Sarah had thoughts that she should get going to her rehearsal and leave the newcomer behind. Bur, in the end, it turns out that Sarah realized that a good person always helps other people who are in need. So, she tells her mother to stop the car as she wants to help the newcomer. This story depicts the idea that one should always help those people who are in need.