Question

when maureen picked up her little brother from day care, she couldnt believe how many activities were happening simultaneously. in one corner, children were alternately constructing a house out of cardboard blocks and knocking it down again. in another, a group was pretending to run a store and pushing around small shopping carts. in yet another, a boy attempted to give a gymnastics lesson to a friend, all but careening into nearby onlookers. then maureen noticed the day care instructors, calmly giving instructions and issuing casual warnings to the boisterous bunch. how does the author reveal the theme? 1 the construction and knocking down of the cardboard house helps to convey the theme of our attraction to demolition. 2 the number of activities going on at once contributes to the theme of the importance of new experiences for children.

Explanation:

The passage shows various activities children are engaged in simultaneously at the day - care and the calm demeanor of the instructors. The contrast between the boisterous children and the calm day - care providers is a key element in revealing the overall atmosphere and perhaps themes related to child behavior and caregiving. Option 1 focuses on a single activity's theme, and option 2 on the number of activities, but the contrast is the main way the author reveals the theme.

Answer:

The contrast between the active children and the calm day - care providers.