The word stricture is formed from the Latin root -strict-. Based on your knowledge of this root, what is most likely the meaning of a stricture? Use the sentence below to determine the meaning. as the barge floated down the mississippi river it neared a stricture as it reached the bend

a. movement through a passage

b. distance through a passage

c. narrowing of a passage

d. opening of a passage

What is the difference between theme and universal theme? theme refers to the central insight revealed through an american story, while universal theme refers to a theme revealed through a story of foreign origin. theme refers to a central message that applies to anyone, anywhere, while universal theme is particular to a certain individual, historical context, or culture. theme refers to the central insight revealed through a story, while universal theme refers to a theme that applies to anyone, anywhere. theme and universal theme are two terms that have the same definition.