Theme vs. Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea tells what the story is mostly about. It's like a one-sentence summary.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story, often a universal truth.

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Choose the theme: 'Slow and steady wins the race.'

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This phrase teaches that consistent effort leads to success.

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Choose the main idea: 'The team won the game when they worked together.'

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This statement summarizes the key point of teamwork leading to victory.

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Is this an example of theme or main idea? 'George tries to take care of Lennie but eventually realizes that he can’t.'

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Main Idea

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Choose the theme: 'Actions speak louder than words.'

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This theme suggests that what people do is more important than what they say.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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The main idea is a summary of the story, while the theme is a deeper message or lesson.

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Identify the main idea: 'Working together makes you stronger.'

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This statement emphasizes the importance of collaboration.

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Choose the theme: 'The tortoise and the hare had a race.'

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This is a main idea; the theme is about perseverance.

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What does the theme 'Hard work pays off' mean?

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It means that putting in effort will lead to positive results.