Theme vs. Main Idea

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What is the definition of 'theme'?

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Theme is a universal lesson or message that can be applied to life, often found in literature.

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What is the definition of 'main idea'?

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Main idea is the central point or message of a story, summarizing what the story is about.

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How does theme differ from main idea?

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

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Identify the theme in the sentence: 'Friendship helps people get through hard times.'

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The theme is the importance of friendship.

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Identify the main idea in the sentence: 'A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War.'

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The main idea is about a woman's bravery during the Civil War.

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What is an example of a theme?

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An example of a theme is 'Always treat others how you would want to be treated.'

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is 'Two boys become friends during summer camp.'

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What type of statement is 'Don't be afraid to try new things'?

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This statement represents a theme.

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What type of statement is 'Friendship'?

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This statement represents a main idea.

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What is the theme of a story that teaches about honesty?

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The theme is the value of honesty.