Theme Flashcard

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Theme of a story is the

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message about life expressed by the author.

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Theme of a story:

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Your past does not define you.

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Theme of the statement: 'Your mama lied to you, and so did I... to help you be brave, because we love you.'

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It can be easier not to know the whole truth.

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Theme: 'Be one of the crowd, never memorable.'

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Sometimes it is safer not to stand out.

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Example of a theme:

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Do not judge people by outward appearances.

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Eleanor invited Jessica over, but she was messy, getting mud on the carpet, spilling juice on the bed, and leaving Cheetos residue on the pillow. As a result, Eleanor's friends decided not to invite Jessica again.

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You should always respect other people's things.

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Definition of theme:

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The lesson the author is teaching.

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How to determine the theme?

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Consider what the character has learned.

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Determining a theme: consider...

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the subject or topic

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Theme

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Moral or lesson of a story.