Central Idea and Theme Flashcard

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea tells what the text is mainly about.

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The theme is the underlying message or moral of the story.

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How is analyzing the theme different from analyzing the central idea?

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Analyzing the theme involves identifying the underlying message or moral of a literary work, while analyzing the central idea focuses on the main concept or topic that the author is trying to convey.

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What is one way to identify the central idea of a text?

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Analyze the main arguments, supporting details, and overall situation of the text.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to analyze the theme of a text?

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Analyzing the theme through the author's biography.

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What does the central idea refer to?

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The central idea refers to the main point or message of a text.

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What is the difference between the central idea and the theme?

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The central idea refers to the main point or message of a text, while the theme is the underlying message or moral of a story.

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How can the setting of a story contribute to its theme?

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The setting can provide context and influence the characters' actions, which can reveal the theme.

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What role do characters play in conveying the theme?

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Characters' experiences and growth can illustrate the theme and its moral.

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How can dialogue be used to analyze the theme?

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Dialogue can reveal characters' beliefs and conflicts, which can highlight the theme.