Which statement best defines a theme in a short story? A. A theme helps reveal the order in which events occur in a story.
B. A theme helps build tension between the characters in a story
C. A theme is the central message, moral, or lesson conveyed using characters, setting, and plot.
D. A theme is the use of an object to represent a larger idea.
E. A theme is the topic of a story, which the author develops through a particular time and mood.

It is C

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C. A theme is the central message, moral, or lesson conveyed using characters, setting, and plot.

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The theme in a story is its underlying message, or 'big idea. ' In other words, what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem? So you might think it is E the topic but C is the best answer because is mentions the message and moral.

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specific audience will understand the main ideas. for example, if you were writing an instruction manual for rocket scientists, it would likely look very different from one you would write for young children. your language, tone, and writing style would change significantly.

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