Question

which choice is a theme?

love triumphs over hate.
a young girl meets a boy.
a woman helps a beggar.
crops fail after a drought.

Explanation:

Define a literary theme

A Literary Theme is a universal message, lesson, or deeper statement about life or human nature that a writer conveys through a story. It is a complete statement rather than just a topic or a plot event.

Contrast theme with plot events

Using the Topic vs Theme concept, we can distinguish between a theme and plot events. Plot events describe specific actions that happen to characters in a story (e.g., "A young girl meets a boy," "A woman helps a beggar," or "Crops fail after a drought"). These are concrete occurrences rather than universal truths.

Analyze the given choices

• "Love triumphs over hate" is a universal statement about human nature and life, making it a theme.
• "A young girl meets a boy" is a specific plot event.
• "A woman helps a beggar" is a specific plot event.
• "Crops fail after a drought" is a specific plot event.

Answer:

• Love triumphs over hate. (Correct answer)
• A young girl meets a boy.
• A woman helps a beggar.
• Crops fail after a drought.