What is the main point or statement that you can compare across different texts to see if a connection can be made?
theme
thesis
tone
topic

thesis

Explanation:

A "thesis" refers to the main point or main idea of a person's writing. It tells his position and present his information in relation to his topic. Since this is what the paper is actually all about, then this is the one which can be compared across different texts to see if a connection can be made. Thus, it is important that the thesis is clear and specific.

So, this explains the answer.

what is a theme?

ans: the implicit idea of a written work of literature is called a theme.

so, the only theme of "birdfoot's grampa" by joseph bruchuc is that as a human being one should always remember the value of every life on earth.

the grampa is stopping the car again and again to save those little toads from washing away in the heavy rain is an act of kindness and humanity.

2. list two reasons why fossil fuels should no longer be used as a source of energy in america.