Could you check my answers? Day of the butterfly story.

1.) All of the following define the theme of a story EXCEPT:
a. the central idea of a work
b.the underlying message in literature
c. the methods of characterization employed by the write
d. the lesson, or moral, of the story which can be inferred by readers.

( I am having trouble choosing between C or D for number one. )

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Could you check my answers?  Day of the butterfly story.

1.)  All of the following define the theme of a story EXCEPT: 
a. the central idea of a work
b.the underlying message in literature
c. the methods of characterization employed by the write
d. the lesson, or moral, of the story which can be inferred by readers. 

( I am having trouble choosing between C or D for number one. )

pgxgirl103 · Answer

2. Which of the following ideas represent themes explored in "Day of the Butterfly?" (There can be more than one answer. )
a. the rewards of kindness ***
b.the importance of dedicated teachers
c. the brutality of outdated medical practices
the intended and unintended cruelty of others. **

snowxangel · Answer

I would choose C for #1

pgxgirl103 · Answer

That's what I was leaning towards, but the lesson only talked about the first two so I was not sure. Thank you.

snowxangel · Answer

you're welcome :)