Theme/Main Idea Flashcard Review

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Definition of the main idea?

Back

The most important point the author is trying to make.

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Theme is best defined as...

Back

the message the writer conveys through the story.

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Details are best defined as...

Back

the small ideas that support the main idea

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Goldilocks entered a stranger's house, ate food, and napped.

Back

Goldilocks didn't follow safety procedures.

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Main idea of the passage:

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where taste buds are found

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Madison is a very good student involved in music and math activities.

Back

Madison is a very good student.

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MAIN IDEA of a story tells what it's about.

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What the story is about.

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Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, volleyball, shell collecting, and sunbathing.

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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Giraffes make noises but don't use sounds to communicate. When hurt, they moo; when frightened, they make a high sound.

Back

Giraffes do make noises.

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King Midas, adorned in gold, had a golden crown, rings, scepter, and even a box of gold coins. His daughter was named Marigold.

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King Midas loved gold.