3. Which combination of story elements most affects the theme of a story? O characters and conflict
characters and setting
characters and narrator
characters and mood

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

(01.03 mc) what does the conversation between marcus and his father reveal about their characters? a marcus doesn't agree with the regulations put in place, but his father does. b marcus's father doesn't agree with the regulations put in place, but marcus does. c marcus's father thinks the regulations provide security, and so does marcus. d marcus wants stricter regulations to be put in place, and his father agrees.