Independent workers, freelance writers, I believe.
<span>The participial phrase barking in the yard modifies dog.
Ex: The kitten, sleeping peacefully on the window sill, never heard us enter the room.
Ex 2: Enchanted and enthralled, I stopped her constantly for details.
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I think its subject-by-subject comparison, hope this helps
Answer:
the second option, "the universal statement....."
Explanation:
theme isn't the topic but the message of the story. The theme can become more prominent due to the conflict or setting.