Question

5 how does the author develop a universal theme related to perception versus reality throughout the story? a. by describing how decisions have unintended consequences b. by showing how something that seems worthless is significant c. by describing how someone is seen differently by many people d. by showing how childhood memories are often unreliable

Explanation:

To determine the answer, analyze each option:

• Option A: The story isn't about unintended consequences of decisions, so eliminate.
• Option B: The red sea glass (and later blue) seemed like ordinary sea glass (worthless) but were actually valuable gems (significant), matching the theme of perception vs reality.
• Option C: The story doesn't focus on how different people see someone, so eliminate.
• Option D: The story isn't about unreliable childhood memories, so eliminate.

Answer:

B. by showing how something that seems worthless is significant