ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The theme of the story can be described as the:
A
Big idea
B
Lesson learned
C
Moral of the story
D
All of these
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: -A theme is a key message or lesson communicated in a story, poem or play. Usually, works of literature don’t openly state their themes. To find the theme or lesson of a story, look at the main events, the characters and the characters’ goals. Use these story elements to make inferences, or educated guesses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plot is the series of events that happen in the story, such as the hero fighting the villain or the lovers getting married. Theme is the main idea of the story, such as the idea that good always conquers evil or that true love is forever.

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