Determining themes and central ideas
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of a central idea?
Back
The central idea is what the text is mainly about.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is a theme defined in literature?
Back
A theme is the message about life in a text.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'reveal' mean in the context of literature?
Back
To reveal means to show.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What character trait is demonstrated by someone who insists on perfection in tasks?
Back
Perfectionist.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the central idea of a paragraph?
Back
The central idea can often be found in a sentence that summarizes the main point.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a central idea and a theme?
Back
The central idea is the main point of a text, while a theme is a broader message about life or human nature.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a theme in a story?
Back
An example of a theme could be 'the importance of friendship'.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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