Question

To help find the theme of a story, the reader must

identify and describe the setting
determine the author's opinion about the topic
look at how the characters change or grow
explain the point of view from which the story is told

Answer 1

Answer:

A theme is a central or underlying idea in literature, which may be stated directly or indirectly. All novels, stories, poems, and other literary works have at least one theme running through them. The writer may express insight about humanity or a worldview through a theme.

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Answer 2

I would say the 3rd one since theme is about what the author wants you to learn. As the characters change/grow they learn a lesson. This lesson could end up being your theme.

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