CBA #2 Review

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a story, often reflecting on human experiences or moral lessons.

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How can a reader identify a theme in a story?

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A reader can identify a theme by asking what the character has learned, evaluating how a character has changed, and determining how the conflict has resolved.

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What is the correct usage of 'there', 'they're', and 'their'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'their' indicates possession.

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What is the significance of character development in understanding a story's theme?

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Character development often reveals the theme by showing how characters grow or change in response to events.

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What does it mean to infer a theme?

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To infer a theme means to deduce or conclude the underlying message of a piece of literature based on evidence from the text.

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What is the role of conflict in literature?

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Conflict drives the plot and is essential for character development, often leading to the resolution that reveals the theme.

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What is an example of a literary theme?

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Common themes include love, friendship, betrayal, and the struggle for identity.

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How does setting influence a story's theme?

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The setting can shape the characters' experiences and the conflicts they face, thereby influencing the overall theme.

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What is a supporting detail in an article?

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A supporting detail provides evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea or argument presented in the text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a theme?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a story, while a theme is the deeper message or lesson conveyed by the story.