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Why might a story's main theme be difficult to figure out?

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It is usually implied, not stated explicitly.

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What does theme add to a story?

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An important message.

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Theme

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An underlying message about life.

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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The central idea is what a text is mostly about. It is specific to the text. A theme is a message or lesson that the author implies in a text and does not include specific details about the text.

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What is the theme of the story where two flies get stuck in honey after teasing the older fly who stayed back?

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Some prizes are too good to be true.

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Which of these shows the theme: being surrounded by the ones you love brings happiness? Options:

When the astronaut landed on the moon, he felt loneliness. Thinking there was no one else, he became a little forlorned, though the view of Earth was stunningly beautiful.

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All the family members were dressed in black, with somber faces. They were participating in the funeral ceremony of their deceased relative.

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The religious leader was leading a huge congregation of followers, praying with utmost humility.

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Their marriage ceremony was taking place in a grand hotel. All the prominent people of the city were invited, the reason that the celebration was excellent.

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Their marriage ceremony was taking place in a grand hotel. All the prominent people of the city were invited, the reason that the celebration was excellent.

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What is the theme?

She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.

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It's important to be honest.

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What lesson can be learned from Jim and Bill's story about stacking boxes?

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Teamwork can help accomplish a goal.

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What is the main idea of the passage?

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.

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Friends should look out for eachother.

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What is the formula for theme?

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topic/ subject + message = theme