Theme

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central message or insight about life that an author conveys through a story.

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How can you support your theme?

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By providing text evidence from the story.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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A general description of what the story is mostly about.

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Which of the following is not related to theme?

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How a character is feeling.

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What is a good theme statement for kindness?

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Treat others the way you want to be treated.

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Why might a story's theme be difficult to identify?

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Because it is not explicitly written in the story.

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What is text evidence?

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Quotes or examples from the text that support your analysis or argument.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is the underlying message, while the main idea is a summary of the story's content.

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Can a story have multiple themes?

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Yes, a story can explore several themes simultaneously.

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What role do characters play in conveying the theme?

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Characters' actions and growth often illustrate the theme.