Central Idea and Theme

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is a universal lesson or message that a story conveys.

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Can a novel have more than one theme?

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TRUE

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What should a theme be written as?

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A sentence or statement.

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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Theme is a universal lesson, while the central idea is what the story is about.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Friendship is important.

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What is an example of a central idea?

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The story is about a young girl who learns the value of friendship.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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Look for recurring ideas, character experiences, and the author's message.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea summarizes the primary point of the text.

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What is an example of a central idea in a passage about knights?

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Knights learned a variety of subjects while training.