Question

Sarah saw them, again. Out of the corner of her eye she could see the kids ganging up on the new girl, Lara. She was late to her band practice and only had a few minutes to get there. "I barely know her," she muttered to herself as she walked quickly to the car. "I'm sure she can take care of herself." Sarah knew this was an important rehearsal and could not miss it. "Hurry up," shouted her mom from the driver's seat. Sarah threw her guitar in the back seat and slammed the door. "Let's go," she said. As they rounded the corner and stopped at the stop sign—her heart racing—Sarah looked at her mom. "Mom, Lara needs our help. Let's go back."
Which of the following is an example of the topic in this story?

Friendship
Violence
Responsibility
Music

Answer 1

The topic of this story is responsibility.

Sarah feels the social responsibility to stand up for a girl Lara who she feels is in danger or threatened. She feels that, as a witness to the bullying, she needs to do something.

Though some may think it is friendship, it isn't likely because Sarah barely knows Lara personally.

Though there are hints of violence that could happen in the story, it is not the main focus. The same goes for music.

Answer 2

The topic of this story is responsibility.

Sarah feels the social responsibility to stand up for a girl Lara who she feels is in danger or threatened. She feels that, as a witness to the bullying, she needs to do something.

Though some may think it is friendship, it isn't likely because Sarah barely knows Lara personally.

Though there are hints of violence that could happen in the story, it is not the main focus. The same goes for music.

Hope it helps xD