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soldier1979
1 month ago
12

What is a likely reason an author chooses a particular theme?

English
2 answers:
hammer [7.6K]1 month ago
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Clarification:

To incorporate elements of suspense and astonishment.

Leya [7.7K]1 month ago
5 0

Response:

The correct answer is A. to offer commentary on a societal issue.

Clarification:

The theme represents the underlying message or significance of a work. It may be explicitly stated or inferred by audiences. This differs from the subject, which refers to the actual topic of the piece.

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