What is a theme?

The explicit ideas and author shares in a story
A general idea of what has happened in a story
A message or lesson in a story
The turning point in a story

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A theme is best described as a message or lesson in a story. It represents the underlying ideas or deeper meanings that the author conveys through the narrative, characters, and plot. Themes can explore universal concepts such as love, conflict, identity, morality, and more.