Question

Which statement best defines a theme in a short story?

Answer 1

The theme of a story is the central message, moral or lesson conveyed using characters, setting, and plot, as shown in option E.

We can arrive at this answer because:

• The theme is a message that the author wants to present through the reading and interpretation of the story.
• The interpretation of the text is essential to identify the theme.
• This is because the theme is not presented directly in the short story, but is subjectively transmitted to the reader, through the interpretation of how the characters, setting, and plot.

In this case, we can say that the theme is very important to teach the reader a lesson and make the text meaningful.

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