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

Question

• It is not stated by the author outright.
• It is explained by the author.
• It is not linked to symbols.
• It is a summary of the plot.

Answer 1

The correct characteristic that is true of a theme is:

• It is not stated by the author outright.

Themes are often implied and require interpretation, rather than being directly stated in the text.