Theme

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Definition of THEME

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A universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express.

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Example of THEME:

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Life is short; make the most of it.

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Theme of the story:

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Respect your elders.

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How to determine the theme?

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Consider what the character has learned.

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Themes represent the big picture.

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TRUE

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A theme is the central idea in a story, conveying a universal message about people or the world. In the passage, Rohan celebrates winning a trophy despite past struggles and pain. What is the likely theme?

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Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.

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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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A theme should be a statement, not just a word.

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TRUE

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Theme of Alan's story:

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A task worth doing is worth doing right; shortcuts have consequences.

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A novel can have multiple themes.

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TRUE