Which sentence is an example of a central idea?(1 point)

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Even though telling the truth might cause pain in the beginning, it is always better to be honest in the end.
Even though telling the truth might cause pain in the beginning, it is always better to be honest in the end.

After moving to a new country, a group of refugees learn about the power of friendship when they form a soccer team.
After moving to a new country, a group of refugees learn about the power of friendship when they form a soccer team.

The story's futuristic setting helps to caution readers against the potential dangers of technology.
The story's futuristic setting helps to caution readers against the potential dangers of technology.

Power, when placed in the wrong hands, can sometimes lead to corruption.

1 answer

All four sentences express central ideas, but the first, second, and last sentences encapsulate significant themes or morals. However, the most direct example of a central idea that serves as the main theme of a narrative could be:

"Power, when placed in the wrong hands, can sometimes lead to corruption."

This statement summarizes a key moral lesson or overarching theme that could apply to many stories.