Theme vs. Main Idea

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What is the definition of 'Theme'?

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The underlying message or lesson in a story.

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What is the definition of 'Main Idea'?

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What the story is mostly about.

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True or False: Theme includes character names.

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False

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Face your fears and be brave is an example of...

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Theme

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In the Lion King, Simba becomes a brave new leader with help from his friends. Is this an example of main idea or theme?

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Main Idea

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What does it mean to infer feelings in a story?

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To make a guess about how a character is feeling based on clues in the story.

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What is an example of a theme in a story?

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Friendship is important.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story?

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The story is about a boy who learns to be brave.

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True or False: The theme is always stated directly in the story.

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False

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is the lesson or message, while main idea is what the story is mostly about.