How can the main idea of a text help a reader identify the theme?(1 point)

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By inferring the main idea of a text, a reader will understand what will happen next in the text.
By inferring the main idea of a text, a reader will understand what will happen next in the text.

By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.
By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.

By identifying the main idea of a text, a reader will find the explicit statement that is the theme.
By identifying the main idea of a text, a reader will find the explicit statement that is the theme.

By determining the main events, a reader can understand what those characters are thinking.
By determining the main events, a reader can understand what those characters are thinking.
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The best response is:

By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.

This option emphasizes the relationship between the main idea and the theme, as identifying the main events helps a reader to derive the underlying message or lesson that the author conveys.