Question

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

Answer 1

Central idea and its narration

Answer 2

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

The theme of a story can be known if we come to know the mood or context the author had written the story.

Also if the central idea as to why the story is written also helps to know the theme.