Which characteristic is true of a theme?

Answer 1

I would have to say it’s the plot because the plot leads to the theme

Answer 2

1. it is not stated by the author outright
2.a main idea

Answer 3

saddy provides the addie is wrong i got a 1/2 the correct answers are:
1.It is not stated by the author outright
2.an underlying message

Answer 4

Correct

Answer 5

thanks :)

Answer 6

Alexthekid is correct 100%
1.It is not stated by the author outright
2.an underlying message