Question

reading lesson: the monster of kings island part 3 part 4: independent practice directions: answer the multiple - choice and short answer questions for the monster of kings island the monster of kings island christopher bollen 2014 the monsters of southern ohio had long wait lines and strict height requirements. but one behemoth in particular - a roller coaster called the beast - served as a rite of passage for us kids of cincinnati. even before i saw the roller coaster, its infamy was scored in my mind by way of the 1. which statement best expresses a theme of this memoir? a. it is best to face challenges with family members b. joy is a stronger emotion than fear c. losing control can be dangerous d. fear is a universal emotion

Explanation:

The memoir appears to focus on the experience of facing a roller - coaster (the Beast) which was a significant and scary thing for kids. It emphasizes the emotional aspect of fear related to this experience. Option A about facing challenges with family is not the main focus. Option B about joy being stronger than fear is not the main theme as the text seems more about fear. Option C about losing control being dangerous is not the main idea. Option D about fear being a universal emotion is most in line with the overall feel of the memoir as it describes the common fear associated with the roller - coaster.

Answer:

D. Fear is a universal emotion