ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT true of themes?
A
They should be specific to the content of the book
B
They are universal statements about life
C
They should not be cliche
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The answer which is not true about theme is that a theme is found in the beginning of the story. It is unlikely that the theme will be presented in the very beginning of the story, as it usually develops throughout the text. The other options are indeed correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theme is not the subject, which can be related in one word; love, war, friendship, etc. Theme is not the plot. Theme is not the summary of the story. Theme is not the moral of the story which tells a moral imperative-something readers should or should not do, usually illustrated with consequences.

Detailed explanation-3: -A theme is an important idea that is woven throughout a story. It’s not the plot or the summary, but something a little deeper. A theme links a big idea about our world with the action of a text.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main idea is what the book is mostly about. The theme is the message, lesson, or moral of a book. By asking crucial questions at before you read, while you read, and after you read a book, you can determine the main idea and theme of any book you are reading!

Detailed explanation-5: -1 Beauty. 2 Good vs. evil. 3 Coming-of-age. 4 Loyalty. 5 Betrayal. 6 Life and death. 7 Justice. 8 Family. More items •29-Jun-2022

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