Which of the following is a subskill under Literary Texts?

• A. Central Idea/Theme
• B. Author's Purpose
• C. Text Structure
• D. Evaluating Sources

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is identifying the message or meaning an author conveys in a fictional work. Central Idea/Theme refers to the overall insight about life or human nature that the story or poem reveals through its events, characters, and imagery. Recognizing this theme involves looking at what the plot teaches, what the main conflict shows about characters, and how recurring ideas or motifs develop a deeper message.

This is a subskill under Literary Texts because it focuses on interpreting fiction—finding what the text says beyond the surface details. The other options align more with nonfiction or information literacy skills: understanding why an author wrote the piece (Author's Purpose) is often tied to nonfiction or persuasive writing; analyzing how a text is organized (Text Structure) is typically emphasized in informational texts; and Evaluating Sources centers on judging credibility and relevance of information, a key research skill.