What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme

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4th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Main idea is what the text is mainly about and theme is the lesson or moral in the story.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the theme of a story?
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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to convey.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can a reader identify a theme in a story?
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A reader can ask, 'What has the character learned?'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the phrase 'You should never give up' represent in a story?
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It represents a theme of perseverance and resilience.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?
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A message the author is trying to get across to the reader.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main idea of a text?
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The main idea is what the text is mainly about.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can a story have more than one theme?
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Yes, a story can have multiple themes.
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