Theme and Central Idea

What is the theme of a text?

• The theme of a text is the setting of the text.

• The theme of a text is the main idea or underlying message.

• The theme of a text is the author's name.

• The theme of a text is the title of the text.

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What is the central idea of a text?

• The central idea of a text is the supporting evidence.

• The central idea of a text is the introduction.

• The central idea of a text is the conclusion.

• The central idea of a text is the main point or theme.

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How can you identify the theme of a text?

• Look for the author's biography.

• Count the number of characters in the text.

• Identify the font style used in the text.

• Analyze the main ideas, motifs, and symbols in the text.

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What is the purpose of finding evidence to support the theme or central idea?

• To weaken the argument or message being conveyed in the text

• To strengthen the argument or message being conveyed in the text.

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

• To distract the reader from the main idea

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What should you look for when trying to identify the theme of a text?

• Look for recurring ideas, motifs, symbols, main message, emotions, tone, characters, actions, and relationships.

• Look for the number of pages in the text.

• Look for the author's name and biography.

• Look for the font style and size used in the text.

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What should you look for when trying to identify the central idea of a text?

• Look for the vocabulary words used in the text.

• Look for the conclusion of the text.

• Look for the main point or theme of the text.

• Look for the supporting details of the text.

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Which of the following is an example of evidence that supports the theme or central idea?

• A random fact that is unrelated to the main idea or theme.

• A direct quote from a text that explicitly states the main idea or theme.

• A personal opinion about the main idea or theme.

• A summary of the text that includes the main idea or theme.

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Why is it important to understand the theme or central idea of a text?

• To comprehend the main message or purpose of the text.

• To waste time and confuse the reader.

• To focus on irrelevant details.

• To ignore the author's intentions.

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How does understanding the central idea help in interpreting a text?

• It helps in understanding the author's main point or message.

• It helps in counting the number of characters in the text.

• It helps in identifying the font style used in the text.

• It helps in guessing what the author might be trying to say.

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Why is evidence important in supporting the theme or central idea?

• Evidence strengthens the argument or message being conveyed in the text.

• Evidence distracts the reader from the main idea.

• Evidence confuses the reader with irrelevant information.

• Evidence weakens the argument or message being conveyed in the text.

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