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Theme in literature

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Ideas about life the author is trying to express.

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Fables are short stories about talking animals that teach a lesson.

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Fables are short stories, usually about talking animals, that teach a lesson about life.

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Central ideas and themes are the same: the main points about life. Examples include: slow and steady wins the race (The Tortoise and the Hare) and don't underestimate anyone (The Lion and the Mouse).

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Central ideas and themes are the same thing--the big points that are being made about life.

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Themes in literature, like in 'The Diary of Anne Frank', often include loneliness during teen years. What can be said about themes in literature?

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Every piece of literature often has more than one theme.

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Theme of the text: "Endure personal pain rather than act hastily, as the Bible advises returning good for evil."

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Overcome evil with goodness.

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Theme of the text: “Stuff your eyes with wonder... See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.” (Fahrenheit 451)

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Live every day to the fullest.

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Theme of Dr. Seuss's text: "You have brains in your head... decide where to go."

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You are in charge of your own destiny.

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Theme of the text: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." (A Tale of Two Cities)

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Life is full of paradoxes.

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Theme of the passage: "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered..."

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Fear is a powerful emotion.

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Theme of the text: A poor woman with a newborn and six children suffer from hunger and cold. A plea for breakfast as a Christmas gift.

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Display generosity through random acts of kindness.