12. What is theme?(2 points)

Question

Responses

The sequence of events that make up a story.
The sequence of events that make up a story.

A central, unifying idea that an author is trying to convey in a piece of literature.
A central, unifying idea that an author is trying to convey in a piece of literature.

The way a story is organized and presented.
The way a story is organized and presented.

The author's attitude toward the subject matter.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A central, unifying idea that an author is trying to convey in a piece of literature.

This definition captures the essence of what a theme is in literature.