Question

The theme is the central what
of the story?

Answer 1

It is unifying element of the story.

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Answer 2

The theme is the central idea of the story.

Step-by-step explanation:

The theme of a story is generally the message that the author is trying to convey- in other words, the main idea of the story. :)