Question

read the following original short - story and answer the questions. the forgotten promise. lena stood at the edge of the old playground, the rusted swing creaking in the wind. it had been years since shed last visited this place, but memories flooded back as if no time had passed. she and mia had been inseparable as children, spending countless hours here, sharing dreams and secrets. but life had a way of pulling people apart. as high school progressed, lena became absorbed in her studies and extracurricular activities, while mia drifted into a different crowd. they spoke less and less, and eventually, their friendship faded away. now, standing alone at the playground, lena realized how much she missed her friend. she wondered if mia ever thought about the promise they had made. the pull of keeping their friendship had been strong once, but lifes changes had intervened. taking a deep breath, lena pulled out her phone and sent a simple text: \hey, remember our promise?\ she stared at the screen, hoping that it wasnt too late to rebuild what they had lost. 9. what is the central theme of the story? a. the importance of staying connected with friends b. the value of fighting for relationships c. the inevitability of change d. the impact of childhood memories. 10. what weakens the characters journey? a. their changes b. their physical appearance c. their detailed background story d. their relationships with others. read the following original passage and answer the questions. emily had always dreamed of becoming a renowned artist. ever since she was a child, she had painted with a fervor that seemed destined to lead her to greatness. but as the years passed, emilys dreams faced setbacks. rejection after rejection from art galleries and critics dampened her spirit. determined to defy her seemingly predestined failure, emily spent countless hours perfecting her craft. she explored new techniques, pushed the boundaries of her creativity, and poured her heart into every canvas. in the end, emily realized that the struggle against fate was not just about achieving success but about finding personal fulfillment in her relentless pursuit. she discovered that her true victory lay in the journey, not the destination. 11. how does the passage create tension around emilys struggle? a. by detailing her financial hardships b. by showing her physical challenges c. by describing her interactions with other artists d. by highlighting her doubts about fate. 12. what does emily ultimately realize about her pursuit of art? a. art is not worth the struggle against destiny b. success is defined by external recognition c. hard work is the only key to overcoming fate d. the victory lies in personal perseverance. 13. which is most essential when writing about dreams?

Explanation:

For the story "The Forgotten Promise":

• The central theme is about the importance of staying connected with friends as Lina reminisces about her friendship with Mia and tries to re - establish it. So for the question about the central theme, we analyze the overall plot and character actions.
• For the question about what defines a character's journey, in the context of this story, it's their relationships with others that drive Lina's thoughts and actions.

For Emily's story:

• To create tension about her struggle, the passage highlights her doubts about fate as she tries to defy what seems like a pre - destined future.
• Emily realizes that the real victory in her pursuit of art is personal fulfillment which comes from persistent perseverance.

Answer:

1. a. The importance of staying connected with friends
2. d. Their relationships with others
3. d. By highlighting her doubts about fate
4. d. The victory lies in persistent perseverance