Which of the following is the best example of a theme? a. a reference to a story from mythology b. the price of wealth, fame, and power c. the moment when conflict is resolved d. a romantic scene between two lovers

B: The price of wealth, fame, and power

This is the best example of a theme.

Explanation:

Theme of a story means the central message that the story illustrates. To find the theme of a story, reader must understand the central message of the story. A writer may use irony, symbolism etc to present the theme. Theme should not be confused with moral of the story.  

The correct option B refers to the price one need to pay for wealth, fame and power. This is a theme as story can revolve around this. Other options are just a scene of a story: like Option C which is the moment when conflict is resolved and Option D which is a romantic scene between two lovers. Similarly, option A which is a reference to a story from mythology. All these are only scenes from a story not the theme of it.

situational archetype describes the adventures of hero. the examples of situational archetypes are the quest, good vs evil, the task which represent respectively search, good forces, characters vs the evil ones and a certain job that must be done. from the given options, we cannot observe the subplot the beauty and the beast which is a correct answer for this question.

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