Which of the following is the central idea of a story?
• the idea that connects the story's parts
• the message that the author expresses through key details in the text
• the key details in a story
the qualities of the main characters
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The central idea of a story is the idea that connects the story's parts and the message that the author expresses through key details in the text. It is the overarching theme or concept that ties everything together and drives the story forward. It is not the key details in a story or the qualities of the main characters, but rather the overall message or meaning that the author conveys to the reader.