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Which of the following is an inconsistency in the theme development?

Question 3 options:

1.It was an immense discovery, pounding into my hot head with every sliding, joyous step, that this ordinary adult evidently knew what I thought only children who trained at football knew: that you have to fling yourself at what you’re doing, you have to point yourself, forget yourself, aim, dive.

2.If you hesitated in fear, you would miss and get hurt: you would take a hard fall while the kid got away, or you would get kicked in the face while the kid got away.

3.Your fate, and your team’s score, depended on your concentration and courage.

4.The point was that he had chased us passionately without giving up, and so he had caught us.

1 answer

To identify an inconsistency in theme development among the provided options, we should examine the underlying messages or ideas conveyed in each statement.

  1. This statement emphasizes the idea of fully committing to an endeavor and the joy that comes from immersing oneself in the experience. It expresses a positive, proactive mindset.

  2. This statement introduces a consequence of hesitation—missing the opportunity and getting hurt. It also carries a sense of urgency and risk in decision-making, aligning with a theme of action versus inaction.

  3. Here, the focus is on the relationship between concentration, courage, and outcomes in both individual and team contexts. It reinforces the importance of mental focus and bravery.

  4. This statement reflects the theme of persistence and determination, highlighting that effort and passion lead to success (catching the kids).

Upon review, all options generally align with the overarching themes of action, commitment, determination, and the consequences of hesitation or fear. However, if we look closely, option 2 stands out as it introduces a sense of fear and a negative consequence (getting hurt) in direct contrast to the more positive themes of empowerment and joyful commitment expressed in the other options.

Thus, the inconsistency in theme development is primarily found in option 2.