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

Question

Responses

It is a summary of the plot.
It is a summary of the plot.

It is not linked to symbols.
It is not linked to symbols.

It is not stated by the author outright.
It is not stated by the author outright.

It is explained by the author.
It is explained by the author.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It is not stated by the author outright.

Themes are often implied rather than directly stated, and they typically explore deeper meanings or messages within the narrative rather than being merely a summary of the plot.