Question

mid-term exam
which of the following is a component of theme?
it is not global and only applies to one person
it is a central idea that is placed throughout a work of text
it is the topic or subject of what the story is mostly about

Explanation:

A literary theme is a universal, recurring central idea that runs through a text. The first option is incorrect because themes are typically universal, not limited to one person. The third option describes a topic/subject, not a theme (a theme is the deeper idea explored through the topic). The second option correctly identifies a core component of a theme.

Answer:

it is a central idea that is placed throughout a work of text