What is theme in a literary work? a. the author's voice and perspective on the subject b. the time, place, and context of a narrative c. the development of characters and their motivations d. the central message or insight revealed through a story or poem select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

D. The central message or insight revealed through a story or poem

Explanation:

Every work of literature has one or more themes. The theme is a universal idea, a message you can identify (although often not explicitly, but with the help of a symbol or a motif) while reading a story or a poem. Themes are universal; they do not apply to just one character or event, but can be applied to our lives as well. That's why many works can explore the same theme.