Use the link to read the poem. Then answer the question. "Knock Knock" Poem (If this link does not work, use the link on your lesson intro page)

Question

Which of the following identifies a theme of the text?

(2 points)
Responses

There are some things that a boy can only learn from his father regardless of how independent he may be.
There are some things that a boy can only learn from his father regardless of how independent he may be.

The eventual outcome of children is not determined by their parents, and instead children can learn from their parents' mistakes.
The eventual outcome of children is not determined by their parents, and instead children can learn from their parents' mistakes.

Parents make choices that have a permanent impact on their children's futures, and this shouldn't be ignored.
Parents make choices that have a permanent impact on their children's futures, and this shouldn't be ignored.

There are some mistakes made by parents that their children cannot forgive.

Answer 1

Based on the themes presented, the most fitting response is:

Parents make choices that have a permanent impact on their children's futures, and this shouldn't be ignored.

This option highlights the influence of parental decisions on the lives of their children, which aligns with common themes explored in poetry about familial relationships.