The theme of the passage is: Changing our perception of a situation can help us persevere. This is shown when Lydia realizes that her abstract paintings, which she initially viewed as failures, can also be appreciated just like the works of celebrated artists.
Read the following passage:
Lydia often struggled in her art class. Ever since she was little, she hoped to become an incredible painter. Yet, every time she tried to paint anything she would often create a mess of paint splashes on the page rather than the centerpieces of fruit her teacher would display. Lydia started to feel saddened by her lack of progress. One day though, her teacher took the entire class to the local art museum. At first, Lydia saw the beautiful works of Monet and thought to herself that she would never be able to create such clear images on a canvas. A few rooms later, however, she then began to see the works of Picasso that contained images of abstract paintings that were just like hers. She quickly realized that art doesn’t have to all be the same for people to appreciate it.
Determine the theme of the passage.
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Responses
Changing our perception of a situation can help us persevere.
Changing our perception of a situation can help us persevere.
Too much ambition can lead to negative results.
Too much ambition can lead to negative results.
Working hard on something will always lead to success.
Working hard on something will always lead to success.
A person needs determination if they wish to find the truth.
2 answers
Distinguish which two scenarios provide evidence to support the following theme.
Patience can lead to great things.
Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
In February, Brendan found out that after over a dozen interviews he finally got the job as an accountant.
In February, Brendan found out that after over a dozen interviews he finally got the job as an accountant.
Laurel waited to find out the results of her algebra test only to discover that she hadn’t turned it in yet.
Laurel waited to find out the results of her algebra test only to discover that she hadn’t turned it in yet.
While Evan waited for his brother’s practice to finish, he chose to reread parts of his favorite spy novel.
While Evan waited for his brother’s practice to finish, he chose to reread parts of his favorite spy novel.
Olivia continued to try out for a new play every year until she finally got the lead role in May this year.
Olivia continued to try out for a new play every year until she finally got the lead role in May this year.
Curtis was excited for his new glasses to arrive, but then discovered that they were shipped to the wrong place.
Patience can lead to great things.
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
In February, Brendan found out that after over a dozen interviews he finally got the job as an accountant.
In February, Brendan found out that after over a dozen interviews he finally got the job as an accountant.
Laurel waited to find out the results of her algebra test only to discover that she hadn’t turned it in yet.
Laurel waited to find out the results of her algebra test only to discover that she hadn’t turned it in yet.
While Evan waited for his brother’s practice to finish, he chose to reread parts of his favorite spy novel.
While Evan waited for his brother’s practice to finish, he chose to reread parts of his favorite spy novel.
Olivia continued to try out for a new play every year until she finally got the lead role in May this year.
Olivia continued to try out for a new play every year until she finally got the lead role in May this year.
Curtis was excited for his new glasses to arrive, but then discovered that they were shipped to the wrong place.