Main Idea and Theme Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a passage or text?

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Central point or theme

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The central point or theme of a text

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Analyze the main points, arguments, or supporting details in the passage.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by a literary work.

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Example of a theme:

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The theme of love

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How can you analyze the theme of a story?

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Identify the central message or underlying meaning of the narrative.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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The main idea is the central point of a text, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson.

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Which of the following statements is true?

• All of the above.
• None of the above.
• Some of the above.
• One of the above.

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None of the above

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What is the purpose of identifying the main idea and theme in literature?

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To understand the central message and deeper meaning of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The central point or theme of a text