Question

english 3 dol: r2
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your task: first, accurately sort the following summary statements in order.
stories come out about aliens attacked and killed by angry humans.
the first set of aliens explain that they fled a genocide and came seeking peace.
the first set of aliens emerge from their ship and ask for a place to stay.
an alien ship arrives on a beach.
both sets of aliens disappear from earth.
despite a few protests, humanity agrees to send back the first set of aliens.
humanity begins to grow resentful of the first set of aliens.
the second set of aliens arrive simultaneously in six major capitals.
the second set of aliens call the first “war criminals” and ask that they be returned into their custody.
next, pick the most accurate theme statement from multiple choice options below.
a. when faced with strangers in need, most people will help however they can.
b. people fear helping those in need will put themselves in danger.
c. people are often unwilling to take personal responsibility for helping those in need.
d. it is best to leave helping those less fortunate in the hands of the government.

Explanation:

Part 1: Sorting the Summary Statements (Chronological Order)

To sort the events, we analyze the sequence of the alien encounter narrative:

1. An alien ship arrives on a beach. (Initiating event: arrival of the first alien ship)
2. The first set of aliens emerge from their ship and ask for a place to stay. (After arrival, they make their request)
3. The first set of aliens explain that they fled a genocide and came seeking peace. (They provide context for their arrival)
4. Humanity begins to grow resentful of the first set of aliens. (Over time, resentment develops)
5. Stories come out about aliens attacked and killed by angry humans. (Resentment leads to violence)
6. The second set of aliens arrive simultaneously in six major capitals. (New development: second alien group arrives)
7. The second set of aliens call the first “war criminals” and ask that they be returned into their custody. (Second group’s demand)
8. Despite a few protests, humanity agrees to send back the first set of aliens. (Humanity’s decision)
9. Both sets of aliens disappear from Earth. (Conclusion: both groups leave)

Part 2: Choosing the Theme Statement

To determine the theme, we analyze the options against the narrative:

• Option a: The story shows humanity resents and rejects the aliens, so “most people will help” is incorrect.
• Option b: The narrative focuses on humanity’s fear of the aliens (resentment, violence, agreeing to send them back) due to perceived danger. This matches.
• Option c: The story is about fear of danger, not “personal responsibility” for helping.
• Option d: The story does not involve government-led help (humanity as a whole agrees, not just government).

Answer:

Part 1 (Sorted Order):

1. An alien ship arrives on a beach.
2. The first set of aliens emerge from their ship and ask for a place to stay.
3. The first set of aliens explain that they fled a genocide and came seeking peace.
4. Humanity begins to grow resentful of the first set of aliens.
5. Stories come out about aliens attacked and killed by angry humans.
6. The second set of aliens arrive simultaneously in six major capitals.
7. The second set of aliens call the first “war criminals” and ask that they be returned into their custody.
8. Despite a few protests, humanity agrees to send back the first set of aliens.
9. Both sets of aliens disappear from Earth.

Part 2 (Theme Statement):

b. People fear helping those in need will put themselves in danger.