Question

one topic of a story is innocence. which statements are universal themes associated with this topic? select three options. □ when the boy saw the effects of war, he no longer viewed life as innocent. □ the path from innocence to experience can be long and difficult. □ one way to define innocence is as a lack of worldly experience or sophistication. □ the loss of innocence is a result of gaining experience and making mistakes. □ protecting the innocence of others prevents them from taking risks in their lives.

Explanation:

A universal theme is a broad, relatable idea applicable across contexts, not a specific story event.

1. "When the boy saw the effects of war..." is a specific narrative example, not a universal theme.
2. "The path from innocence to experience can be long and difficult" is a broad, relatable idea about the innocence-to-experience journey.
3. "One way to define innocence is as a lack of worldly experience or sophistication" is a universal, general definition of innocence.
4. "The loss of innocence is a result of gaining experience and making mistakes" is a broad explanation of how innocence is lost, applicable across contexts.
5. "Protecting the innocence of others prevents them from taking risks..." is a narrow, context-specific claim, not a universal theme.

Answer:

B. The path from innocence to experience can be long and difficult.
C. One way to define innocence is as a lack of worldly experience or sophistication.
D. The loss of innocence is a result of gaining experience and making mistakes.