What is a theme? (1 point)

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a general idea of what has happened in a story
a general idea of what has happened in a story

the explicit ideas an author shares in a story
the explicit ideas an author shares in a story

a message or lesson in a story
a message or lesson in a story

the turning point in a story

None of the options provided accurately describe a theme. A theme is a broader, overarching concept or idea that is explored or developed throughout a story. It is not simply a summary of what has happened, explicit ideas shared by the author, a message or lesson, or a turning point. A theme is the underlying meaning or central message that the author wants the reader to take away from the story.