More Theme vs Main Idea

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In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

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A message the author is trying to get across to the reader

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Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story? Options: math is difficult, if you steal, something bad will happen to you, pets make people happy, respect for others

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respect for others

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What is the theme of this story? Options: Don't steal, Look both ways before crossing the street. , Necessity is the mother of invention. , One good turn deserves another.

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Look both ways before crossing the street. 

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What is the theme of this story? Options: Don't be greedy., Work together., Respect your elders., Don't steal.

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Don't be greedy.

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What is the main idea of the passage about soccer players?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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When Julia fell off the monkey bars and broke her arm, she was terrified to go to the emergency room.

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Main Idea

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The boys never expected to get caught stealing the bag of chips, but the security camera caught their theft.

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Main Idea

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It was a rainy day, and mom had to get creative to keep the kids from getting too bored.

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Main Idea

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Never give up on something that is important to you.

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Theme