Theme !

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What is a MAIN IDEA?

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A description of what the story is mostly about.

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What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

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What does THEME refer to in a story?

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The message about life that the author expresses.

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What is an example of a MAIN IDEA?

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A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness.

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What is an example of a THEME?

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Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

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What is the role of the MAIN CHARACTER in a story?

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The main character is the central figure around whom the story revolves.

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What is PLOT in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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How can you identify the THEME of a story?

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Look for the underlying message or lesson that the author conveys.

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What is a summary of a story?

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A brief description of the main events and ideas in the story.

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What does it mean to analyze a story?

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To examine the elements of the story to understand its meaning and themes.