Question
Except from Wineburg, Ohio: Departure
Sherewoof Anderson
1919
Which of the following best identifies the main theme of the passage?
A. Traveling alone can teach one how to be independent.
B. Leaving home creates feelings of excitement and longing.
C. Finding a new home for oneself anywhere in the world is easy.
D. Starting a new adventure is frightening without support from others.
Sherewoof Anderson
1919
Which of the following best identifies the main theme of the passage?
A. Traveling alone can teach one how to be independent.
B. Leaving home creates feelings of excitement and longing.
C. Finding a new home for oneself anywhere in the world is easy.
D. Starting a new adventure is frightening without support from others.
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The best option that identifies the main theme of the passage "Departure" from "Wineburg, Ohio" by Sherwood Anderson is:
B. Leaving home creates feelings of excitement and longing.
This option captures the dual emotions often associated with leaving home—both the thrill of new possibilities and the nostalgia or sadness of leaving behind familiar places and people.
B. Leaving home creates feelings of excitement and longing.
This option captures the dual emotions often associated with leaving home—both the thrill of new possibilities and the nostalgia or sadness of leaving behind familiar places and people.