Question

a novels theme is best defined as

the event that takes place in the story.
the two opposing forces within the text.
the message a text conveys about a topic.
the person who drives the action.

Explanation:

Define literary elements

• "the event that takes place in the story" describes the plot.
• "the two opposing forces within the text" describes the conflict.
• "the message a text conveys about a topic" describes the theme.
• "the person who drives the action" describes a character (protagonist).

Identify the correct definition

• A theme is the underlying message, moral, or lesson that the author wants to convey about a particular topic or human nature.
• Therefore, the third option is the correct definition.

Answer:

• the event that takes place in the story.
• the two opposing forces within the text.
• the message a text conveys about a topic. (Correct answer)
• the person who drives the action.