Which statement best defines a theme in a short story? a. a theme is the use of an object to represent a larger idea. b. a theme is the central message, moral, or lesson conveyed using characters, setting, and plot. c. a theme build tension between the characters in a story. d. a theme is the topic of a story, which the author develops through a particular tone and mood. e. a theme reveal the order in which events occur in a story.

Which of the following are most likely to be limited to their explicit meaning? select all that apply. a “i stubbed my toe on the leg of the table.” b “you know what they say about rushing to complete an important job.” c “the tax rates on those making less than $25,000 per year will be lowered.” d “place side a on a flat surface and insert the fastener into the pre-drilled hole.” e “all the world’s a stage, / and all the men and women merely players”