Distinguish between theme and central idea with an example from literature.

Distinguish between theme and central idea with an example from literature.

• A. The central idea is the text's main point; the theme is the deeper universal message about life or society revealed through that idea.
• B. The theme is the main point; the central idea is the emotional mood.
• C. The central idea and theme are the same thing.
• D. The theme is always stated explicitly in the text.

Answer: (A)