Why is it important to write a theme as a statement rather than a word or phrase? A theme statement proves that you've read and understood the contents of the book as the author intended.
A theme statement helps explain whether or not you agree with the author's message.
A theme statement connects the details of a book with a topic and explains what the book had to say about that topic.
A theme statement provides evidence by describing specific events from the story and how they support the theme.

In the list below, which plot event appears out of order? setting rising action falling action climax resolution setting rising action falling action resolution

Jenna stood in front of the closed door. she knew she hadevery right to be here. your exam scores are just as high ascora's, she said to herself. there's no reason you shouldhave been left off the math team while cora was namedcaptain. she had never been one to rock the boat, but shecouldn't just let this lie. she pushed the door open and saw ms. jenson, the mathteam advisor, sitting at her desk. "ms. jenson? can i talk toyou for a minute? " her voice wavered, but she tried to lookconfident."sure," said ms. jenson, "but i hope this isn't about namingcora captain of the math team. i'm afraid my decision isfinal."jenna took a deep breath and prepared to plead her case. which statement best describes the external conflict in this passage?

Questions 1–2: identify the dependent clause and circle the independent clause. 1. since carmen was so hungry, she stopped at the deli and bought a sandwich. 2. the train was running late as usual, so kristen decided to call a taxi.