Which characteristic is true of a theme? (1 point)

It is a summary of the plot

It is not stated by the author outright.

It is not linked to symbols

It is explained by the author.Which of the following is true of the theme of a literary work? (1 point)

A theme is a concise description of the plot events in a story

Authors typically state the theme word-for-word at the very end of the text

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

The theme is mainly important at the beginning of a story or poem and decreases in importance toward the end.

Which description best defines a theme? (1 point)

a main idea

an underlying message

a summary

an analysis

1 answer

Here are the correct answers for each of your questions:

  1. Which characteristic is true of a theme?

    • It is not stated by the author outright.
  2. Which of the following is true of the theme of a literary work?

    • A theme is usually not stated directly, but is shown through characters' actions, plot events, and symbolism.
  3. Which description best defines a theme?

    • an underlying message.