Assignment Active
Identifying Theme Based on Topic
Which theme about heroism does this
passage reflect? Choose the best answer.
Reporter Joseph Chamberlin spent hours roaming the
streets, often finding himself dodging showers of
scorching sparks. At one point the heat became too
intense, so he ducked into an abandoned store where he
found a large blanket on the floor. Wrapping it around
his head and body, he ventured out into the street again
and made his way to the leading edge of the fire, which
had reached the intersection of Franklin and Randolph.
- The Great Fire,
Jim Murphy
People use common sense in danger.
O Reporting is the greatest public service.
O Blankets provide safe cover during a fire.
Reporters may risk their lives to do their
jobs.
Done

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