Which statement best defines theme? A.
the underlying message in a literary work
B.
the underlying conflict in a story
C.
the subject of a literary work
D.
the details of a plot

What does the word precocious mean in this sentence

"now they have beaten me, he thought. i am too old to club sharks to death. but i will try it as long as i have the oars and the short club and the tiller."? this passage shows santiago's belief that a. he will never fish again. b. he is too old to continue fishing. c. man can be defeated but not destroyed. d. the sharks got the best of him.

In the metaphor or language as a layer cake ( presented in your study unit), which of the following words could be considered a "frosting" word? a. frequently b. occasionally c. prescient d. honestly