What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The storyline of the narrative.A person featured in the story.A location mentioned in the text.The underlying message or insight the author conveys about a topic.

Explanation

Option A refers to the plot, which is the sequence of events. Option B describes a character, a person in the story. Option C is unrelated to the literary term. Option D correctly defines the theme as the central idea or message the author expresses.