Why the Sea Is Salty

What is the theme of Why The Sea is Salty? How did you identify that lesson you learned from the story? Use text evidence to support your answer.

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What is the setting of "Why the Sea is Salty"?

• New York City, 2020

• Hawaii, 1900s

• Long ago in the Philippines

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What is the main theme of 'Why the Sea Is Salty'?

• Greed and its consequences

• Love and friendship

• Courage and bravery

• Adventure and exploration

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Why the Sea Is Salty'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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What lesson can be learned from the story 'Why the Sea Is Salty'?

• Sharing is caring

• Greed leads to downfall

• Honesty is the best policy

• Hard work pays off

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Who are the main characters in 'Why the Sea Is Salty'?

• A king and a queen

• Two brothers

• A sailor and a mermaid

• A fisherman and a giant

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What causes the sea to become salty in the story?

• A magical millstone

• A spell cast by a witch

• A natural phenomenon

• A treasure chest

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How does the story 'Why the Sea Is Salty' end?

• The millstone is lost in the sea

• The brothers reconcile

• The sea becomes fresh again

• The king retrieves the millstone

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What is the tone of the story 'Why the Sea Is Salty'?

• Humorous

• Tragic

• Mysterious

• Joyful

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Which sentence best describes the moral of 'Why the Sea Is Salty'?

• Greed can lead to one's own destruction

• Love conquers all

• Bravery is rewarded

• Knowledge is power

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