Question 1 of 5 Which
statement best describes how the rising action in the story contributes
to the theme?
Maddie wanted to play on her school's soccer team. She tried out for a
summer team to improve her skills, but she did not make the team.
Maddie felt disappointed but became determined to make the school's
team. Every day that summer, Maddie and her friend Kara practiced
passing, dribbling, and shooting the ball. By the end of the summer,
Maddie felt like a different player. After Maddie tried out for the
school's team, she knew that she had done her best. The next Friday,
Maddie went to the coach's office to see the team list posted on the
door. She closed her eyes and then looked at it. She saw her name!
She had made the team! Maddie couldn't wait to tell Kara the good
news
Theme: Hard work and determination can help you achieve your goals.
A. Maddie sees her name on the list of girls who made the team
which shows that all her practice has paid off
B. Maddie has wanted to play on her school's soccer team, which
shows that she has a goal she wants to achieve.
O c. Maddie practices her soccer skills all summer, which shows that
she is willing to do what it takes to make the team.
D. Maddie wants to tell Kara that she made the team, which shows
how much she values Kara's help and friendship
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