Main Idea and Central Message

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What is the main idea of a story?

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

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What is a moral of a story?

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A moral is a lesson that the character learns through the events of the story.

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What does it mean to be patient?

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Being patient means waiting calmly without getting frustrated.

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What is a detail in a story?

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A detail is a fact or piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to try again?

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Trying again means making another attempt after a failure.

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson, often with animals as characters.

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What is the purpose of a story's conclusion?

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The conclusion wraps up the story and often reveals the moral or lesson learned.

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What does it mean to figure something out?

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To figure something out means to understand or solve a problem.

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What is an example of a moral lesson?

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An example of a moral lesson is 'Honesty is the best policy'.

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What is a character in a story?

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