Determining Theme Flashcard

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What is the final step in the 'Author Say' process?

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Repeat Steps 1-4.

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What should you ask yourself during the 'Author Say' process?

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What is the author’s saying?

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What process can be used to determine a theme in a literary work?

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What is the last step in determining a theme?

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Create a theme statement.

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What should you do after reading a chunk of the text in the 'Author Say' process?

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Ask yourself, what is the author’s saying?

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What does 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is the purpose of the 'Author Say' process?

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To analyze the author's message and determine the theme.

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What does 'chunking' text mean?

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Breaking the text into smaller, manageable parts for better understanding.

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What is a theme statement?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea or message of a literary work.

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Why is it important to identify the author's message?

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It helps in understanding the theme and the overall meaning of the text.