Central Idea and Theme

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What is the definition of THEME?

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A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.

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Can a novel have more than one theme?

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TRUE

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What is the main difference between THEME and CENTRAL IDEA?

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Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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Give an example of a THEME.

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Life is short; make the most of it.

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What does CENTRAL IDEA refer to in a text?

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The primary point or message that the author is trying to communicate.

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Is the following statement a THEME or CENTRAL IDEA? 'Knights learned a variety of subjects while training.'

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This is a CENTRAL IDEA.

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What is an example of a universal lesson?

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Friendship is important.

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What does it mean to analyze the THEME of a story?

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To examine the underlying message or moral that the author conveys.

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How can you identify the THEME in a story?

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Look for recurring ideas, character actions, and the resolution of the plot.