2 points THE BIRDS, THE BEASTS AND THE BAT Many years ago, the birds and the
beasts declared war against each other. No compromises were possible,
and so they went at it; tooth and claw. It was a terrible battle. Many a hare
and many a mouse died. Chickens and geese fell by the score -- and the
victor always stopped for a feast. Now the bat had not openly joined
either group as he did not want to be caught on the losing side. So when
the birds asked which side he was on the bat quickly replied, "I have wings,
I am on your side of course." And when the beasts asked who he
supported, the bat responded, "With my sharp teeth and fur, it is obvious
am on the side of the beasts." The truth of it was that he did little to help
either group spending most of his time telling tales about the other. When
the battle was over, the conduct of the bat was discussed at the peace
conference. The birds and beasts all turned angrily against the bat when
they realized how many times the bat had changed sides and spread
rumors. Since then the bat lives in fear of the beasts and the birds --
hiding in dark towers and deserted ruins, flying out only in the night. What
is the theme of this story?
Can someone please help me

What effect does this excerpt have? the line of the horizon was clear and hard against the sky, and in one particular quarter it showed black against a silvery climbing [glow] that grew and grew. at last, over the rim of the waiting earth, the moon lifted with slow majesty till it swung clear of the horizon and rode off, free of *moorings; and once more they began to see surfaces—meadows wide-spread, and quiet gardens, and the river itself from bank to bank, all softly disclosed, all washed clean of mystery and terror, all radiant again as by day, but with a difference that was tremendous. their old haunts greeted them again in other *raiment, as if they had slipped away and put on this pure new apparel and come quietly back, smiling as they shyly waited to see if they would be recognized again under it. fastening their boat to a willow, the friends landed in this silent, silver kingdom, and patiently explored . . then a change began slowly to declare itself. the horizon became clearer, field and tree came more into sight, and somehow with a different look; the mystery began to drop away from them. a bird piped suddenly, and was still; and a light breeze sprang up . . rat . . sat up suddenly and listened with a passionate intentness. mole, who with gentle strokes was just keeping the boat moving while he scanned the banks with care, looked at him with curiosity.

Can someone explain this to me clearly plz

When reading a poem closely to interpret its meaning and nuances, what can give you clues about the theme of the poem? a the rhyme scheme b. the stanza structure c. the title of the poem d. the name of the poet