Which statement is an example of a theme?
a. ben doesn't make the basketball team on his first try, but he works hard and makes the team the next year.
b. ben wanted to be a star basketball player, so he spent many long nights in the gym practicing his skills.
c. it's important to never give up on your dream, no matter how hard the sacrifice and struggle.
d. a boy works hard to become good at basketball and is rewarded with high praise and a scholarship.

Based on what I have learned C is the best answer.

a pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel sticking out of his pants.

bartender: isn't that uncomfortable?

pirate: arrgh! it's drivin' me nuts!

the right ones are in bold.

daintly refers to the fact she was reaching for what she ate, not necessarily what she is like.

greatest charm as in she possessed (=had) the greatest charm.

pleasant (her demeanor)

speaking (of her sensibility)

dead refers to the hypothetical mouse.

bleeding refers to the hypothetical mouse.