Theme

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a work of literature, often expressed as a statement.

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True or False: A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

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TRUE

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What is one way to identify the theme of a story?

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Think about what the character has learned.

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True or False: A novel can have more than one theme.

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TRUE

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What type of evidence supports the validity of a theme?

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Text evidence.

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What does it mean to look for a theme in a story?

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It means to analyze the story's events, characters, and lessons to find the underlying message.

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What is an example of a theme related to safety?

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Look both ways before crossing the street.

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How can summarizing help in understanding a theme?

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Summarizing helps distill the main ideas and messages of the story, making it easier to identify the theme.

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What is the relationship between plot and theme?

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The plot is the sequence of events in a story, while the theme is the underlying message that those events convey.

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Can a theme be a moral lesson?

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Yes, many themes convey moral lessons or insights about life.