Theme and Plot Flashcard

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What is a theme in a story?

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The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story.

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How can you support the details of a theme?

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By using text evidence.

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Where can you usually find the theme in a story?

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The reader must understand what the character has learned and infer the theme.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The moment of highest interest, emotion, or intensity within a story; the turning point.

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What does the setting of a story refer to?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or being that takes part in the action of the story.

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What is text evidence?

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Quotes or examples from the text that support your understanding of the theme.

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How can a reader infer the theme of a story?

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By analyzing what the characters learn and how they change.

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What is the difference between theme and plot?

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Theme is the lesson or message, while plot is the sequence of events.