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Novel: From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Question 5 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B

Which scenario is an example of a topic that the universal theme for a particular work may cover?

Answer
A
person confronts nature
B
a guide to grammar and language
C
person achieves the American Dream
D
challenge of owning a business

Explanation

A universal theme expresses a broad idea about human experience that can apply across cultures and times. A person confronting nature is a broad, enduring topic that many works can explore. The other choices are narrower or more specific subjects, such as grammar, the American Dream, or owning a business.

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