Question

1. ____ in literature, theme means: a) the author’s word choice and sentence structure b) the main message or lesson of a story c) the time and place where the story happens d) the events in a story in order

Explanation:

In literature, the theme is the central idea, main message, or moral lesson of a story. It is what the author wants the reader to take away. Option a refers to style (word - choice and sentence structure), option c is the setting (time and place), and option d is the plot (sequence of events).

Answer:

b) The main message or lesson of a story