In the story about the mice and the cat, how does the author most clearly help readers understand the theme, “It is easy to look wise but hard to really be wise”? A. the plot
B. the setting
C. the dialogue
D. the characters

I'd really have to see the story, but your answer is most likely plot or dialogue.

Explanation:

In most pieces of literature, the theme/lesson is shown through things the characters say ( dialogue ), or simply by what happened ( plot ).

frances ellen watkins harper writing was influenced by: b. the education she received growing up in the north.

she was born in baltimore, maryland, on september 24, 1825. after the death of her parents, her uncle reverend william watkins, a teacher at the academy for negro youth, raised and educated her. she also continued educating herself by accessing a library of the family she worked for, beginning writing poetry afterwards. as a civil rights activist and abolitionist, watkins greatly influenced her life and work.

the correct answer is "dissent"

explanation:

because dissent is when one or more judges express disagreement with the majority in court, in specific legal systems.   an   argument in opposition is presented to the court, with a different interpretation, or application.