Question

Development of theme quick check
Which of the following is true of the theme of a literary work
Authors typically state the theme word-for-word at the very end of the text
A theme is a concise description of the plot events in a story
The theme is mainly important at the beginning of a story or poem and decreases in importance toward the end
A theme is usually not stated directly but is shown through characters actions plot events and symbolism

Answer 1

The statement that is true of the theme of a literary work is:

**A theme is usually not stated directly but is shown through characters' actions, plot events, and symbolism.**

Themes are often implied rather than explicitly stated and are developed throughout the narrative.