Question

The topic or key idea that holds a story together is called the _____.

Answer 1

Answer: The topic or key idea that holds a story together is called the theme.

Explanation: The theme of a literary work represents the central idea or message that is found throughout the entire story. Themes vary according to the literary genres in which stories fall into. Moreover, in some cases, they are explicitly stated, while in some others, they are implicit. Some of the most popular themes found in literature are love, family, friendship, death and corruption.  

Answer 2

Answer:

I think Main Idea because The main idea is what the story is about.

Explanation:

And the theme is the message

Purpose is why it was written

And Symbol is person, object, place, etc..