What is NOT one way that authors develop themes in their stories?

Question

A. through the repeated use of symbols
B. through creating changes in the setting
C. by making readers question the author’s attitude toward their work
D. by using dialogue and actions that repeatedly reference a similar idea

Answer 1

C. by making readers question the author’s attitude toward their work

While authors may want readers to engage critically with their work, questioning the author's attitude is not a direct method for developing themes within the story itself. The other options—symbols, changes in setting, and dialogue/actions—are all techniques used to explicitly develop and convey themes.