Which of the following correctly defines a literary theme?
a. the main topic of the story
b. a short summary of the characters and events of a story
c. a brief explanation the author's purpose for writing the story
d. a universal lesson taught within the story about life or the way people behave

Hamlet act 1 what task does king claudius give to cornelius and voltemand?

Pls needs hypehen or no hyphen 1. after serving as principal for ten years,mr. jones will resign this year 2. it's sixty seven degrees outside and it's only february!

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.