Question

what is the theme of the story? complete the chart. setting: a soccer field characters: sergio and oscar, childhood friends plot: during a casual soccer game, two friends discuss their old and new interests. theme options: it is essential for friends to have the same hobbies. playing sports is one way to build strong friendships. change can cause good friendships to grow apart. friends support each other despite their differences.

Explanation:

To determine the theme, we analyze the story elements: Setting (a soccer field), Characters (Sergio and Oscar, childhood friends), Plot (discussing old and new interests during a soccer game), and the friendship - focused statements. The statement "Friends support each other despite their differences" aligns with the story's context of a renewed friendship and friends navigating differences (old and new interests), while other options like needing same hobbies or change causing drift don't fit the positive friendship renewal.

Answer:

Friends support each other despite their differences.