Theme, Main Idea, Author's Purpose

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What is the definition of theme?

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A universal message, or moral, about life that a writer wants you to understand; not specific to one story.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The overall idea of the story that is specific to that story.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why the author is writing the text; to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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Choose the quote that supports the theme: 'Nature can bring people together.'

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"Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren't so different. We saw the same sunset."

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What is the main idea in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'?

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Harry Potter must learn to trust Hermione, Ron, and the rest of his friends.

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Choose the quote that supports the theme: 'There is no free will when everything is the same.'

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"If everything's the same, then there aren't any choices. I want to wake up in the morning and decide things!"

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What is the theme of 'Horton Hears A Who'?

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The importance of kindness and helping others.

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What does it mean to analyze a text for theme?

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To examine the underlying message or moral that the author conveys through the story.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the writing style, tone, and the type of information presented.

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What is an example of a theme in literature?

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Friendship is a common theme found in many stories.