Theme & Main Idea

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Theme is the...

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life lesson communicated by the story.

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Theme is universal and applies to the whole world.

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True

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Main ideas are universal and apply globally. True or False?

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False

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A theme that requires inference, with details hinting at it but not obvious.

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Implied

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A theme that is clearly stated, leaving no room for confusion.

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Explicit

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Theme of the passage: Sam and Paul, rivals in school, compete in various activities. Paul tries to cheat in a race using a shortcut but gets stuck, leading to Sam's victory.

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Cheaters never win.

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Theme of the passage: Jamar and Matthew at Mighty Mountain Theme Park, with Jamar eager for the Sky Dipper rollercoaster and Matthew hesitant but eventually joining him.

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Take risks and overcome your fears.

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Main idea of the passage: Jamar and Matthew at Mighty Mountain Theme Park. Jamar excited for the Sky Dipper, while Matthew prefers games. Matthew reluctantly rides the rollercoaster despite fear, but starts to enjoy it.

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Matthew rides a rollercoaster even though he is really afraid.

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Main idea of the passage about Madeline's singing journey.

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Despite rejection, Madeline kept trying and landed a spot in the contest.

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Theme of the passage: Madeline loves to sing and pursues her dream despite rejections.

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Follow your dreams no matter what.