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

An idea that connects the characters and the plot.
An idea about life that is expressed in a story.
An idea that connects the story to other stories.
An idea that connects all the story's parts

An idea about life that is expressed in a story.

Are you sure

Yes, I am sure. The central idea of a story is a fundamental concept or theme about life that is expressed throughout the story. It can be a message or a lesson that the author wants to convey to the reader.