Question

choose the correct answer.
the core theme of a novel is otherwise known as its ______.

○ allegory

○ satire

○ central idea

○ parody

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Allegory: A story with hidden moral/political meaning, not the core theme.
• Satire: Uses humor to criticize, not the core theme.
• Central idea: Defined as the main or core theme of a work, matching the question.
• Parody: Imitates for humor/criticism, not the core theme.

Answer:

C. central idea