Theme in Literature

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What is the theme of a story?

Back

The theme is the message about life that the author expresses.

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Front

What could be a theme of a story?

Back

Your past does not define you.

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What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The main idea is a description of what the story is mostly about.

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Front

What could be a theme of a story?

Back

Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

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Front

What is an example of a theme?

Back

Friendship helps people get through hard times.

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Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

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Front

What is the plot of a story?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events that happen in a story.

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What does it mean to analyze a theme?

Back

To analyze a theme means to look closely at the message and how it is shown in the story.

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Front

How can you find the theme of a story?

Back

You can find the theme by looking at the main events and the message the author wants to share.

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What is a moral in a story?

Back

A moral is a lesson that can be learned from the story.

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