Which statement best defines a theme in a short story? A.
A theme is the central message, moral, or lesson conveyed using characters, setting, and plot.
B.
A theme helps reveal the order in which events occur in a story.
C.
A theme is the use of an object to represent a larger idea.
D.
A theme is the topic of a story, which the author develops through a particular tone and mood.
E.
A theme helps build tension between the characters in a story.

Read this passage.my career in journalism has taught me the challenges of capturing sporting events, yet gregor powell's descriptions are flawless. powell is a gold-medal paralympic swimmer, but his memoir proves that his true strength is the power of his insights.what feature distinguishes this passage as a foreword?

Need on this. its about integrating sources, quoting, and paraphrasing. (free 15 points! < 3)

Which event is an example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique? a. a hefty fine issued for driving more than 10 miles per hour over the speed limit b. a government program that provides citizens with new job-training opportunities c. a tax imposed on people who buy motorboats with large, loud engines d. a sign in a restaurant that states “think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills” e. a tax credit that citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles