Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses

Question 7 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10

What is the theme of a text?

Answer

the writer's selection of particular words and phrases to convey tone and meaning

the attitude of a work of literature or other text toward a certain subject or topic

the subject or area of concern on which a work of literature or other text focuses

the message a text conveys about a topic that could apply to other literature or to life

Explanation

A theme is the message or insight a text communicates about a topic, often one that can apply beyond the particular story. Choice D describes this. Choice C is the subject a text focuses on, which is its topic rather than its theme.

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