The central message or insight revealed through a story is known as the theme plot setting conflict

2. which of the following topics would be too broad for a speech lasting 5 to 10 minutes?

Which word best describes the mood in this sentence? lucia was aglow as she bounced into the room with stories about her summer vacation.

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.