Question

select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is stealing someone elses ideas will only hurt you in the end. he felt pleased with himself and was sure he would get the promotion. his boss continued, \i thought so. im giving her the promotion, and youre getting a warning.\ his heart was racing. so much depended on this going well. instead of reading what was in his notes, he presented two of susans strategies.

Explanation:

The theme is about the negative consequences of stealing ideas. The quote where the boss gives the promotion to someone else and warns the person who stole ideas shows the negative outcome, aligning with the theme.

Answer:

His boss continued, "I thought so. I'm giving her the promotion, and you're getting a warning."