Question

The actual meaning or intent of the play is called _____.

style
setting
plot
theme

Answer 1

Theme

Step-by-step explanation:

My definition of theme fits this description perfectly.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "theme".

The theme is an underlying idea that is broader than the plot as it doesn't encompass details from the plot, and is way more general. A theme can be explored in various works of art.