I would say the theme is literary. The kid who doesn't study gets a bad grade while the one who did is the first one finished. But it isn't stated explicitly (as a direct or stated theme would be). I hope this helps.
What is the article called? because without the article i don’t understand the question so do you have a link to it or picture
Answer: stories can inform readers, improve reading skills, and unlock new worlds and possibilities. Stories can be negative because they can spread misinformation, lead to conflict, and start rumors.
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