What is the first step in determining the theme in a play?
a) identify an important topic in the play
b) study when the play's structure supports the topic
c) decide what the play says about the topic
d) state a message about the play's topic in a sentence

To identify an important topic in the play is the first step in determining the theme. Option A is correct.

The theme in a story is the hidden or underlying message, or 'big idea.' To put it simply, the critical belief about life the author is trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem. This belief, or notion, transcends cultural barriers. Theme tends to be universal in nature.

Understanding a story's theme is fundamental to grasp an author's message in a particular piece of writing.

the correct answer is:

from context clues heliotrope is probably a flower.

a heliotrope are peruvian plants that have small purplish plants.