What is a good definition for the term “Theme” used in literature?

I have a test Tuesday and the teacher said to be ready to tell what a theme is in literature. Does anyone have a definition I could use Tuesday to get this question right?
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The theme of a story is the topic. It also means a short, informal essay, or composition. See the link below for a complete definition.