Question

which statement about theme is true? a. a piece of literature can have only one complex theme within a story. b. all readers will understand the same theme after reading a story. c. theme is a complex idea that is not specific to a single story. d. the theme of a story should revolve around good and evil.

Explanation:

• Option A is false: Literature can have multiple themes.
• Option B is false: Reader interpretations of theme vary.
• Option D is false: Themes cover diverse ideas, not just good/evil.
• Option C is correct: Themes are universal, broad ideas that appear across multiple works (e.g., "love as a redemptive force" appears in many stories, not just one).

Answer:

C. Theme is a complex idea that is not specific to a single story.