Theme vs Main Idea and More...

Front

What is theme in a story?

Back

The lesson about life in the story.

Front

Choose the theme from the choices below: The tortoise and the hare had a race. The tortoise was a show-off. Slow and steady wins the race. The hare was determined.

Back

Slow and steady wins the race.

Front

This tells what the story is mostly about. It's like a one-sentence summary.

Back

Main Idea.

Front

This is a central message, lesson, or moral of the story.

Back

Theme.

Front

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

Back

Falling action.

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The primary point or message that the author wants to convey.

Front

How does the theme differ from the main idea?

Back

The theme is a broader lesson or moral, while the main idea is a specific summary of the story.

Front

What is an example of a theme in literature?

Back

Friendship can overcome obstacles.

Front

What is the purpose of the falling action in a story?

Back

To lead the story towards its resolution after the climax.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.