a motif
Motif - a usually recurring salient thematic element
Fiction has a wider audience than nonfiction.
universal theme
universal theme
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The central idea or concept in a work of fiction is often referred to as the theme. It is the overarching message or lesson that the author conveys through the story, and it can be expressed in various ways such as through character development, plot events, or symbols. Themes help readers to understand the deeper meaning of the story and connect with its universal truths.
The central idea or concept in a work of fiction is often referred to as the theme. The theme is the underlying message or meaning that the author wants to convey through the story, and it can be used to explore universal truths, human nature, or societal issues.
fiction
is a literary device where word or concepts are repeated at the start and finish of an idea and these work as bookends or an envelop to enclose a concept or idea. Comes from the Latin word includo when means "enclose" or "surround"
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main idea
i think you mean what is the MAIN IDEA