Theme Flashcard

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What is the best definition of theme?

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The lesson the author is teaching.

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What is another way of saying the theme (life lesson) of a story?

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Central Message.

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Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

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Your past does not define you.

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What is the time, place, or physical location in which a story takes place?

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Setting.

Front

What are the events that occur in a story that build up to the climax?

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Rising Action.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is a broader lesson or message, while the main idea is the specific point of the story.

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What does 'setting' include in a story?

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The time, place, and environment in which the story occurs.

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What is an example of a theme related to friendship?

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True friends support each other through tough times.

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What is a common theme in many fairy tales?

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Good triumphs over evil.