Question

which statement best describes the theme of a fictional text?
a theme is stated during the exposition of a text.
a theme is character’s opinion about a topic.
a theme is an idea about a topic developed throughout the work by the author
a theme is a dilemma faced by a character in the text.

Explanation:

A theme is a central, overarching idea an author develops across a fictional work, not a directly stated detail, a character's opinion, or a single character's dilemma.

Answer:

C. A theme is an idea about a topic developed throughout the work by the author