Question

In order to infer a theme from a story, one must identify the central __________ and its __________.

Answer 1

Hi friend,

The answer is following;

In order to infer a theme from a story, one must identify the central conflict and its resolution.

SO the answers are

Central conflict

resolution.

I hope the answers helped.

Thanks for asking.

Answer 2

In order to infer a theme from a story, one must identify the central conflict and its resolution.

To know a and understand the story, one must first be aware of the central argument or gist of the story and how one attempts to overcome or go with the flow with the conflict.