Which of the following describes the central idea of a story?

Responses

A. an idea about life that is expressed in a story
an idea about life that is expressed in a story - incorrect

B. an idea that connects the story to other stories
an idea that connects the story to other stories

C. an idea that connects all the story's parts
an idea that connects all the story's parts

D. an idea that connects the characters and the plot
an idea that connects the characters and the plot

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The correct answer is A. an idea about life that is expressed in a story. The central idea of a story refers to the main theme or message that the author is trying to convey about life through the story. It is the underlying concept or moral that the story explores.