Themes

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme of a story is the message about life written in one statement.

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What is an example of a universal theme?

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Perseverance - characters who never give up, even when times get hard.

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How is a theme statement different from a universal theme?

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A theme statement cannot be just one word.

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What could be a theme of a story?

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Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

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What universal theme is represented by characters who work together to solve problems?

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Cooperation.

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What is a universal theme?

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A theme that is relevant across different cultures and time periods.

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Can a theme be expressed in one word?

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No, a theme statement cannot be just one word.

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What is an example of a theme statement?

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Friendship can overcome any obstacle.

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What does it mean if a theme is stated directly in the text?

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It means the author explicitly expresses the theme within the narrative.

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What is the difference between a theme and a plot?

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The theme is the underlying message, while the plot is the sequence of events in the story.