Which statement is a theme? two friends travel in search of the dreaded monster. the cedar forest is a marvel of towering trees. encouragement can be a source of strength. humbaba is an evil monster who is defeated.

answer: a

explanation:

read the following excerpt from “greece” by oscar wilde.

the sea was sapphire [colored], and the sky

burned like a heated opal through the air;

we hoisted sail; the wind was blowing fair

for the blue lands that to the eastward lie.

which words does the poet include to the reader visualize the scene?

“the sea was sapphire”

“through the air”

“was blowing fair”

“to the eastward lie”

answer: c

explanation: