Question
The Catching of Unshelled Fish by Olive Green
Which sentence from the passage best expresses its theme?
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A It is a habit of Unshelled Fish to be in other places, or, possibly, at your place, but at another time.It is a habit of Unshelled Fish to be in other places, or, possibly, at your place, but at another time.
B But, as Grover Cleveland said: "He is no true fisherman who is willing to fish only when fish are biting."But, as Grover Cleveland said: "He is no true fisherman who is willing to fish only when fish are biting."
C Shell-fish are, comparatively, slow of movement, without guile, pitifully trusting, and very easily caught.Shell-fish are, comparatively, slow of movement, without guile, pitifully trusting, and very easily caught.
D Yet, when all is said and done, the catching of fish is a matter of luck—a gambler's chance, if you will have it so.Yet, when all is said and done, the catching of fish is a matter of luck—a gambler's chance, if you will have it so.
Which sentence from the passage best expresses its theme?
Responses
A It is a habit of Unshelled Fish to be in other places, or, possibly, at your place, but at another time.It is a habit of Unshelled Fish to be in other places, or, possibly, at your place, but at another time.
B But, as Grover Cleveland said: "He is no true fisherman who is willing to fish only when fish are biting."But, as Grover Cleveland said: "He is no true fisherman who is willing to fish only when fish are biting."
C Shell-fish are, comparatively, slow of movement, without guile, pitifully trusting, and very easily caught.Shell-fish are, comparatively, slow of movement, without guile, pitifully trusting, and very easily caught.
D Yet, when all is said and done, the catching of fish is a matter of luck—a gambler's chance, if you will have it so.Yet, when all is said and done, the catching of fish is a matter of luck—a gambler's chance, if you will have it so.
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The sentence that best expresses the theme of the passage is:
D. Yet, when all is said and done, the catching of fish is a matter of luck—a gambler's chance, if you will have it so.
This sentence highlights the uncertainty and randomness often involved in fishing, which aligns with the overall theme of the passage.
D. Yet, when all is said and done, the catching of fish is a matter of luck—a gambler's chance, if you will have it so.
This sentence highlights the uncertainty and randomness often involved in fishing, which aligns with the overall theme of the passage.