The subject matter of a literary work is the
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theme
- plot
- structure
- setting
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The subject matter of a literary work refers to the main topic or the essence of the work, which is also known as the theme. The theme is the central idea or message that the writer wants to communicate to the reader. It is different from the plot, setting, and structure. The plot refers to the sequence of events in the story, the setting refers to the time and place where the story takes place, and the structure refers to how the story is organized.
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