Which of the following describes the theme of a story?(1 point)

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the idea that connects the story's parts
the idea that connects the story's parts

the key details regarding characters and plot
the key details regarding characters and plot

a statement that gives the most important facts of the story
a statement that gives the most important facts of the story

a message about life that is explored and expressed

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Which of the following describes the central idea of a story?(1 point)
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an idea that connects the characters and the plot
an idea that connects the characters and the plot

an idea that connects the story to other stories
an idea that connects the story to other stories

an idea that connects all the story's parts
an idea that connects all the story's parts

an idea about life that is expressed in a story

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Which of the following statements is an example of a theme?(1 point)
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The story takes place in the future and warns about the dangers of technology.
The story takes place in the future and warns about the dangers of technology.

When faced with a challenge, two brothers realize the importance of cooperation.
When faced with a challenge, two brothers realize the importance of cooperation.

It is always best to tell the truth, even if it is difficult.
It is always best to tell the truth, even if it is difficult.

The main character of the story is a ten-year old boy named Troy.

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Which of the following is a theme in a literary text?(1 point)
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the point of view of the narrator
the point of view of the narrator

the most important plot events
the most important plot events

the most important character
the most important character

a lesson about life

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Which of the following is the central idea of a story?(1 point)
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the idea that connects the story’s parts
the idea that connects the story’s parts

the message that the author expresses through key details in the text
the message that the author expresses through key details in the text

the key details in a story
the key details in a story

the qualities of the main characters

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
27 days ago

Here are the correct answers to your questions about themes and central ideas in a story:

**1. Which of the following describes the theme of a story?**
- **a message about life that is explored and expressed**

**2. Which of the following describes the central idea of a story?**
- **an idea about life that is expressed in a story**

**3. Which of the following statements is an example of a theme?**
- **It is always best to tell the truth, even if it is difficult.** (This statement conveys a broader lesson about honesty.)

**4. Which of the following is a theme in a literary text?**
- **a lesson about life**

**5. Which of the following is the central idea of a story?**
- **the message that the author expresses through key details in the text**

These responses align best with defining themes and central ideas in literature.