Since the theme of a literary text is most often not stated, a reader must to determine a story’s theme.

make inferences
recognize the topic
analyze word choice
use context clues

Which two sentences are written in subjunctive mood? take this money and go buy some clothes for yourself. i was happy because i passed the test, which i studied for. if only my umbrella would fix itself, then i could go out in this weather. i'm going on a trip to canada, but i'm not taking you with me. if i were the thief, i would have turned myself in before i got caught.