Compare and Contrast Theme
The Flight
By Tanya Butler
I peered over the cliff and felt my stomach lurch. I nervously wiped my sweaty palms on my shorts in an attempt to dry them and not interfere with my grip. “What if the cable breaks? What if this isn’t safe? What if I never see my family again?” These thoughts raced through my mind over and over again. I knew in my brain that these thoughts were not true. The cables were strong and would easily hold my 95 pound body. The zip line was from a highly recommended and certified company with excellent safety ratings. My family was eagerly waiting on the opposite platform for me to finish my ride to safety. All I had to do is let go! I nervously wiped my hands one more time, and wrapped my fingers around the safety harness. I squeezed my eyes closed, counted to three, and jumped!
One more look…
By Tanya Butler
We searched the room for what seemed like the billionth time. “There has to be something that will be a clue,” I thought to myself. Our team was working to solve the tenth robbery of the month. The suspect was very clever and had not left us many clues to work from.
My coworker Dan suggested, “Okay team. Let’s head out. We have searched this room thoroughly and have found nothing. Let’s move on.”
I headed over to the door while scanning the room. “There has to be…” My thought was interrupted by the sight of a slight smudge on the door frame. Could it be a partial fingerprint? “Hold on team!”
Question 1
What is the common theme across the two passages?
Responses
A Be kind to your friends.Be kind to your friends.
B Don't be afraid.Don't be afraid.
C Never give up.Never give up.
D Always look twice.Always look twice.
Question 2
What makes the theme slightly different in the first passage than the second?
Responses
A In the first passage, the narrator must conquer her own fears, and not give up. In the second passage, the narrator must not give up on finding the clue.In the first passage, the narrator must conquer her own fears, and not give up. In the second passage, the narrator must not give up on finding the clue.
B In the first passage, the narrator is trying to go on the zipline. In the second passage, the narrator is a detective.In the first passage, the narrator is trying to go on the zipline. In the second passage, the narrator is a detective.
C In the first passage, the narrator is all by herself. In the second passage, the narrator is working with a team.In the first passage, the narrator is all by herself. In the second passage, the narrator is working with a team.
D In the first passage, the narrator is a younger person. In the second passage, the narrator is an older person.
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