Theme Review

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

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Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

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Typically authors directly state the theme. True or False?

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False.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson that the author conveys.

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Can a story have multiple themes?

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Yes, a story can explore multiple themes.

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What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

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The main idea is what the story is about, while the theme is the deeper message or lesson.

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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 does it mean to infer a theme?

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To infer a theme means to deduce the underlying message based on the story's events and characters.

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What role do characters play in conveying a theme?

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Characters' actions and growth often illustrate the theme of the story.