Theme, Main Idea, Author's Purpose

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Definition of theme:

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A universal message or moral about life that a writer wants you to understand; not specific to one story.

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Definition of main idea?

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The overall idea of the story, specific to that story.

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Definition of author's purpose?

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Why the author is writing the text; to inform, entertain, persuade, explain.

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Friendship, true love, and war are examples of what?

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topics

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True love conquers all!

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Theme

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Harry Potter learns to trust his friends in The Deathly Hallows.

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Main Idea

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Dr. Seuss aimed to persuade kids to be kind in Horton Hears A Who.

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Author's Purpose

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Theme of 'Chore Money':

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Saving money is a smart thing to do.

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Theme of 'Zombie Lunchlady':

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It is important to focus on the important details.

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Theme of "The Cupcake Contest":

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Better to excel at something simple than to overcomplicate.