Question

What is the definition of theme in a literary work? A) the central, underlying, and controlling idea or insight of a work of literature B) the idea the writer wishes to convey about the subject Eliminate C) a story's underlying message D) All of these

Answer 1

The answer is A the central, underlying, and controlling insight of a work of literature.

Answer 2

Definitely all of these. Give me best answer please. A theme is basically the whole idea the writer is writing.
Sources:
AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition.