Question

Which sentence connects an element of a story to the theme?(1 point)
Responses

The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand difficult relationships between mothers and their children.
The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand difficult relationships between mothers and their children.

The symbol of a butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person’s life.
The symbol of a butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person’s life.

The main character’s change from holding a grudge over being wronged, to accepting the offender’s apology helps readers understand the importance of forgiveness.
The main character’s change from holding a grudge over being wronged, to accepting the offender’s apology helps readers understand the importance of forgiveness.

The story takes place in the early 1900’s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time.

Answer 1

All four responses connect elements of a story to a theme, but the best one that clearly illustrates the connection is:

**The main character’s change from holding a grudge over being wronged to accepting the offender’s apology helps readers understand the importance of forgiveness.**

This sentence directly links a character's development (an element of the story) to the theme of forgiveness, making it a strong choice.