Theme Practice

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What is a main idea?

Back

A description of what the story is mostly about.

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What is the theme of a story?

Back

The message about life that the author expresses.

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Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

Back

Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

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What does the sentence 'A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War' represent?

Back

Main idea.

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What does the sentence 'A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness' represent?

Back

Main idea.

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What is a character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a plot?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

Back

Look for the underlying message or lesson the author conveys.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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Main idea is what the story is mostly about; theme is the message about life.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Friendship can overcome any obstacle.