Question

Which statement best describes a theme expressed in this passage?
A.
People should learn about life from their friends, not from textbooks.
B.
Most people have prejudiced beliefs about people from other cultures.
C.
Sometimes humor is the only way to overcome conflicts between friends.
D.
People from different cultures have more in common than they realize.

Answer 1

Answer:

sometimes humor is the only way to overcome conflicts between friends

Answer 2

Answer:

D.

People from different cultures have more in common than they realize.

Explanation:

A theme is a central idea or universal truth explored in a piece of writing. In this passage, Raul finds out that he enjoys eating Russian pelmeni, even though he is not used to eating food from other cultures. Additionally, Nesky learns that many cultures make dumplings similar to his mother's pierogis. One theme of this passage is "People from different cultures have more in common than they realize."

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