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Question 1

Theme

Answer 1

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

Question 2

Development

Answer 2

the process of developing or being developed.

Question 3

characters

Answer 3

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

Question 4

setting

Answer 4

the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

Question 5

plot

Answer 5

a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.

Question 6

connect ideas

Answer 6

Connect Ideas Within Paragraphs. When explaining transitions to students, we often focus on how they connect or link paragraphs within a piece. Then, we typically introduce the words first, next, then, last. Those transition words work when describing an event, retelling a story, or explaining a life cycle.

Question 7

details

Answer 7

an individual feature, fact, or item.

Question 8

realistic

Answer 8

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.

Question 9

specific

Answer 9

precise and clear in making statements or issuing instructions.