What is a theme in literature?
Theme Review

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8th Grade
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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a story, often reflecting on human experiences or moral lessons.
2.
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True or False: The theme is generally presented in a complete sentence at the end of the introduction in a story.
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False
3.
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Which of the following could be a theme of a story? A) A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother B) A small apartment in Marfa, Texas C) Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying. D) Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
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C) Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
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Which of the following could be the theme of a story? A) Fear is more dangerous than any beast. B) A brave teenager signs up to enlist in the military. C) A fear of heights D) "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!"
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A) Fear is more dangerous than any beast.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How is theme related to plot?
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The plot and theme both develop over the course of a story, and evidence from the plot indicates theme.
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What is the difference between plot and theme?
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Plot refers to the sequence of events in a story, while theme is the underlying message or main idea.
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What is an example of a theme?
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An example of a theme is 'Friendship can overcome obstacles.'
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