Which of the following is true of the theme of a literary work? (1 point)

Question

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

Answer 1

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

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

Themes are often subtle and can be inferred through the narrative rather than explicitly articulated by the author.