Question

again. in another, a group was pretending to run a store and pushing around small shopping carts. in yet another, a boy attempted to give a gymnastics lesson to a friend, all but careening into nearby onlookers. then maureen noticed the day care instructors, calmly giving instructions and issuing casual warnings to the boisterous bunch. how does the author reveal the theme? 1 the construction and knocking down of the cardboard house helps to convey the theme of our attraction to demolition. 2 the number of activities going on at once contributes to the theme of the importance of new experiences for children. 3 the contrast between the active children and the calm day care providers helps develop a theme of the beauty of controlled chaos.

Explanation:

The text describes chaotic, playful kid activities paired with calm, steady adult guidance. Option 1 is irrelevant (no demolition). Option 2 does not fit, as the focus is not on new experiences. Option 3 matches the contrast between active children and calm caregivers, framing this controlled chaos as positive.

Answer:

1. The contrast between the active children and the calm day care providers helps develop a theme of the beauty of controlled chaos.