Which characteristic is true of a theme it is not stated by the author all right it is not linked to symbols it is a summary of the plot it is explained by the author
The characteristic that is true of a theme is that it is not stated by the author and it is not linked to symbols. A theme is usually an underlying message or underlying idea in a literary work that readers derive from the plot, characters, and events depicted in the story. It is typically not explicitly stated by the author but rather inferred or interpreted by the reader. Additionally, a theme is not necessarily linked to the use of symbols in the story. It can be related to the plot to some extent, but it is not a direct summary of the plot. Finally, while the author may provide some explanation or exploration of the theme within the text, it is not explicitly explained by the author.
