Question

a. directions: read each statement. if it expresses a theme, write yes on the line. if it does not express a theme, write no and explain why not.

1. nature has many lessons to teach us if we are willing to learn.

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1. there are about 20,000 species of bees in the world.

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1. love is what matters most in life.

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Explanation:

1. This statement conveys a universal message about nature's value, which is a theme.
2. This is a factual, specific statistic with no underlying universal message, so it is not a theme.
3. This statement expresses a universal belief about life's priority, which is a theme.

Answer:

1. Yes
2. No - it is a factual statistic with no thematic message.
3. Yes