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

Question

• A theme is usually not stated directly, but is shown through characters' actions, plot events, and symbolism.
• 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.
• The theme is mainly important at the beginning of a story or poem and decreases in importance toward the end.

Answer 1

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

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