Question

which sentence best describes how the author develops the theme that the meaning of life is in living? the author develops the theme by making the young boy have an authentic reaction to his older brother’s insult that results in real fun. the author develops the theme by having the older brother tease his younger brother. the author develops the theme by showing how scared the little brother is of the wooden horse. the author develops the

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze how each option relates to the theme "the meaning of life is in living":

• Option 1: The young boy’s authentic reaction to an insult leading to real fun shows engagement in living (experiencing genuine emotions and enjoyment), which aligns with the theme.
• Option 2: Teasing alone does not show "meaning in living"—it’s just a negative action without positive engagement.
• Option 3: Fear of a wooden horse is a negative emotion and does not reflect meaning in living (it’s about fear, not active engagement or enjoyment).

Answer:

The author develops the theme by making the young boy have an authentic reaction to his older brother’s insult that results in real fun.