Question

1. which statement best expresses a theme of the text?

a. roller coasters are very scary.
b. being fearless means never being afraid.
c. embarrassment always comes with fear or being afraid.
d. fear should not stop you from doing what is important to you.

Explanation:

A theme is a central message in a text. Option A is just a statement about roller - coasters. Option B is an extreme and simplistic view of fearlessness. Option C is an over - generalization about embarrassment and fear. Option D presents a more profound and common theme about not letting fear hinder one's important actions.

Answer:

D. Fear should not stop you from doing what is important to you.