Use the story to answer the question.

The Crow-Child
by Mary Mapes Dodge

What plot device refines the story’s theme?

(1 point)
Responses

a resolution allows a character to find happiness
a resolution allows a character to find happiness

a second chance allows a character to rethink a decision
a second chance allows a character to rethink a decision

a dream teaches a character about their own feelings
a dream teaches a character about their own feelings

a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility

1 answer

In "The Crow-Child" by Mary Mapes Dodge, the plot device that refines the story’s theme is a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility. Through the magical elements in the story, the main character is confronted with the consequences of their actions, leading to personal growth and a deeper understanding of responsibility.