Question

which characteristics is true of a theme?
a. it is not linked to symbols.
b. it is explained by the author.
c. it is not stated by the author.
d. it is a summary of the plot.

Answer 1

which of the following is true of the theme of a literary work?

a. a theme is concise description of the plot events in a story.
b. authors typically state the theme word-for-word at the very end of the text.
c. a theme is usually not stated directly, but is shown through characters' actions, plot, events, and symbolism.
d. the theme is mainly important at the beginning of a story or poem and decreases in importance toward the end.

Answer 2

The correct characteristic of a theme is:

**c. it is not stated by the author.**

Themes are often implied rather than explicitly stated, and they require interpretation by the reader. They reflect the underlying messages or insights about life, society, or human nature that the work conveys.

Answer 3

The correct statement about the theme of a literary work is:

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

Themes are often subtly woven into the narrative and require analysis to identify, as they are not typically presented outright by the author.