Question

What is a key difference between a theme and a central idea?

A. A central idea is specific to a genre, such as epic poetry, while a theme is specific to a medium, such as written text.
B. A central idea is relatively neutral, while a theme makes some kind of moral point.
C. A central idea is a concept that a written work suggests, while a theme is a concept that a work states directly.
D. A theme is revealed by characterization or plot, while a central idea is revealed by rhetoric or a direct statement.

UPDATE: ANSWER IS D.

Answer 1

i am not really 100% sure but it may be d

Answer 2

Answer: D. A theme is revealed by characterization or plot, while a central idea is revealed by rhetoric or a direct statement.

A theme is the central topic of a text. It is created through the plot (events of the story), the characters and the setting of the story.

A central idea is the main point that the story wants to convey. It is usually revealed directly, or by using methods of rhetoric and persuasion. Narratives are built in a way that support the central idea.