The theme of this story is, “hard work pays off.”
which example best explains how the author develops this idea over the course of the text?
the narrator wins an award for most improved in her dance class.
the narrator gets a better part in the dance recital, even though she’s hurt her ankle.
the narrator’s doctor says it is okay for her to dance in the audition as long as she's careful.
the narrator gets to do a solo in the dance recital in spite of her sprained ankle.
part b
which detail in the story the author to develop the theme in part a?
the narrator's dad and grandmother offering her encouragement throughout the story
the narrator finding ways to keep preparing herself even after her ankle is injured
the narrator's dance teacher giving her extra advice on how to do well at the audition
the narrator's insistence that she audition despite the pain in her ankle