ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The theme of a literary work is best described as-
A
what happens in the work
B
the message or lesson in the work
C
the topic or subject
D
the time and place of the action
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term theme can be defined as the underlying meaning of a story. It is the message the writer is trying to convey through the story. Often the theme of a story is a broad message about life. The theme of a story is important because a story’s theme is part of the reason why the author wrote the story.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theme is the main or central idea in a literary work. It is the unifying element of a story. A theme is not a summary of characters or events. Rather, it is the controlling idea or central insight of the story.

Detailed explanation-3: -A theme is a message or abstract idea that emerges from a literary work’s treatment of its subject matter. The theme differs from the subject itself. The subject of a work can be described in concrete terms, usually through actions.

Detailed explanation-4: -AI Recommended Answer: A theme is the central message, moral, or lesson conveyed using characters, setting, and plot.

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