What should be considered when trying to discover the theme of a piece of literature?

A. the main character's growth, behavior, and motivations

B. the values illustrated by characters and events of the story

C. the effect of the piece on the reader

D. all of these

D. All of these. A theme can be defined as the main subject or topic around which the writer builds a story. It is the subject matter that remains consistent all through a piece of literature. The person creating the literature builds this theme through many ways including using the main character's growth, behavior and motivations. The audience can also discover the theme of a piece of literature through the values illustrated by the characters and the events of the story not forgetting the overall effect that the piece has on the reader.

The answer is D. In literature, topic alludes to the fundamental thought or lesson of the story. In some cases this fundamental thought or good is expressed straightforwardly, and now and again the peruser needs to consider the principle thought. In most scholarly works, there could be more than one topic.