Question

Use the passage to answer the question.

The Crow-Child
by Mary Mapes Dodge


How does the author complete the development of a universal theme in the story?

(1 point)
Responses

by having Ruky state the theme explicitly in dialogue
by having Ruky state the theme explicitly in dialogue

by showing how Cora’s mindset toward Ruky has changed by the end
by showing how Cora’s mindset toward Ruky has changed by the end

by having Cora state the theme explicitly in dialogue
by having Cora state the theme explicitly in dialogue

by showing how Ruky’s behavior has changed in response to the events in the story

Answer 1

by showing how Ruky’s behavior has changed in response to the events in the story

This change demonstrates the story’s universal theme (e.g., kindness/understanding transforms someone), completing its development.