Select the correct answer. Which choice best defines the central idea of a passage?
O A.
It is the specific idea the passage focuses on.
B.
It is the general topic of the passage.
O C.
It is who or what the entire passage IS about.
It is the evidence that supports the argument.

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.