Question

In a story, what does a theme do?

Answer 1

The theme of a story is what the author is trying to convey — in other words, the central idea of the story. Short stories often have just one theme, whereas novels usually have multiple themes. <3

Answer 2

Answer:

It's the moral of a story.

Explanation:

The theme of a story is what the author is trying to convey — in other words, the central idea of the story. ... The theme of a story is woven all the way through the story, and the characters' actions, interactions, and motivations all reflect the story's theme. But don't confuse theme with the story's plot or moral.