10.A is the central idea or message that an author wants you to think about as you read a novel or story.
A. Plot Line
B. Theme
C. Motif
D. conflict

theme

Explanation:

the theme goes throughought the story. the story is based on the theme

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the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.

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