Vito is reading a historical fiction novel about Nelson Mandela for his literature class. He needs to identify a theme from the novel. Which statement is an example of a theme?

A theme is a broad message or insight about life that a story develops. “Challenges can be overcome through hard work and persistence” expresses a general lesson that could apply to many people, so it is a theme. The other choices give facts or specific claims about politicians or Mandela rather than a broader message.

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