Why is this statement considered a theme and not a plot summary?

Success is possible through hard work and perseverance

A. It give the chronological order of events in a story.

B. It states a universal truth about life.

C. It establishes a conflict that will lead to a resolution.

D. It introduces the option of an author.

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Marlee Horne

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6 December, 15:07

Why is this statement considered a theme and not a plot summary?

Success is possible through hard work and perseverance

A. It give the chronological order of events in a story.

B. It states a universal truth about life.

C. It establishes a conflict that will lead to a resolution.

D. It introduces the option of an author.

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Answers (2)

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Timothy Ayala · Answer 1

B. It's not a plot summary because it's just a little tip and contains no plot summary in it.

Whitney Ponce · Answer 2

Answer: B) It states a universal truth about life.

Explanation: In literature, the theme is the underlying message of a story, it is what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem. Usually this belief, or idea, is universal and transcends cultural barriers. So, the given statement is considered a theme (and not a plot summary) because it states an universal truth about life (the correct answer is option B).