The main thing to remember about topic is that it pertains to the story's “what.” It's driven by facts and specifics.
whereas theme deals with the big picture and overall meaning that reveal why the story matters.
A. Independent.
Here's how I figure these out :)
1. If it's not a complete sentence (Subject & Predicate) it's subordinate.
2. If it is (without the conjuction) it's a independent.
A metaphor compares things WITHOUT using like or as. similes use like or as.
the first one, with "stomach swims", seems like personification,giving an object human qualities.
I would go with the second one, some assume a simile to branch underneath metaphor, I'd assume.
the first one isn't comparing anything, so it's probably the second choice.
Character-Characteristic, or being involved a story.
Answer:
Jim
Explanation:
Because Della can grow her hair for free back but Jim cannot get his watch back for free he has to work for it.