What is the meaning of theme?
a.
an idea that grabs the reader’s attention at the start of a story
b.
an underlying message that is present throughout a narrative
c.
the personality of the different characters in a narrative
d.
the time or era in which a particular narrative takes place

Which line of dialogue best describes mrs. x’s sense of superiority over miss y at the begging of the play? a. “if you wanted to shoot me it wouldn’t be so surprising, because i stood in your way.” b. “home is the best of all, the theatre next and children—well, you wouldn’t undertake that.” c. i embroidered them myself—i can’t bear tulips, but he wants tulips on everything.” d. it’s sinful to sit here and make fun of ones husband this way when he is kind and a good little man.”

According to auden’s “musée des beaux arts”, who understands human suffering

Which description most clearly defines tone in literature