PART A: Which statement identifies the main theme of the short story? A It is impossible to predict and prepare for every possible outcome, no matter how careful you are. B Humans tend to be careless in their treatment of the environment and unaware of the consequences of their actions. C Everything that has taken place in the past is intricately connected, and one small action can have major consequences. D Technology should be used to advance the world, and should not be wasted on trivial leisure pursuits.

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Frank Goodman

21 March, 12:28

PART A: Which statement identifies the main theme of the short story? A It is impossible to predict and prepare for every possible outcome, no matter how careful you are. B Humans tend to be careless in their treatment of the environment and unaware of the consequences of their actions. C Everything that has taken place in the past is intricately connected, and one small action can have major consequences. D Technology should be used to advance the world, and should not be wasted on trivial leisure pursuits.

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Haylie Liu · Answer 1

B. Humans tend to be careless in their treatment of the environment and unaware of the consequences of their actions.

Explanation:

According to a different source, this question refers to the story "A Sound of Thunder." In this story, the main character travels to the past through the use of new technology. However, he is warned not to touch or alter anything, besides the dinosaur that he is meant to hunt. Despite these warnings, the protagonist kills a butterfly, and this action changes the future. The theme of the story is that humans tend to be careless in their treatment of the environment and unaware of the consequences of their actions.