CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the THEME of this story?
A
Don’t borrow jewelry from friends.
B
Tell the truth to others and be content with the truth about yourself and your life.
C
Marry someone who is in a higher social class than you so that you will be content with your life.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The theme of a story is what the author is trying to convey-in other words, the central idea of the story.

Detailed explanation-2: -A literary theme is the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work. The theme of a story can be conveyed using characters, setting, dialogue, plot, or a combination of all of these elements.

Detailed explanation-3: -A theme is the inferred stance taken on the central topic or message of a story. Think love for example: love may be the topic, but learning to love yourself may be the theme. Themes are used to communicate important ideas and messages about issues that face the characters and the setting of a narrative.

Detailed explanation-4: -Truth-telling makes possible freedom and trust between people, and, in the life of faith, it makes possible closeness to God. People of good will must always be willing to demand truth-telling because no one should be treated as if they were not worthy of being told the truth.

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