Question

connect each text detail to the common theme it best suggests.
a tyrant’s son grew up to be a famous peacemaker.
eve gave the man her last crust of bread; the next day, he saved her life
the horse nobody bet on won the race.
after six months, janelle finally finished her masterpiece.
kindness is rewarded
a person’s childhood does not determine his or her future.
perfection takes time.
sometimes the underdog wins.

Explanation:

• The tyrant's son's shift from a tyrant's child to a peacemaker shows one's origin doesn't fix their future.
• Eve's act of kindness (giving her last bread) leads to her life being saved, matching the reward theme.
• The unbet-on horse is the underdog, and its victory fits the underdog success theme.
• Janelle taking six months to finish her work reflects that achieving perfection requires time.

Answer:

1. A tyrant's son grew up to be a famous peacemaker. → A person's childhood does not determine his or her future
2. Eve gave the man her last crust of bread; the next day, he saved her life. → Kindness is rewarded
3. The horse nobody bet on won the race. → Sometimes the underdog wins.
4. After six months, Janelle finally finished her masterpiece. → Perfection takes time.