Theme Flashcard

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is an example of a theme?

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People show their love for each other by making sacrifices.

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What makes a theme statement complete?

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A complete theme statement expresses a full thought and conveys a clear message.

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What is an incomplete theme statement?

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A theme statement that does not fully express an idea or thought.

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What is a well-written theme?

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A well-written theme clearly articulates a lesson or moral derived from the story.

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What is the difference between a theme and a subject?

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A subject is the topic of a work, while a theme is the deeper meaning or message about that topic.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause.

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What is an example of a theme from 'Finding Nemo'?

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Through friendship, one can overcome life's obstacles.

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What is the theme of 'The Terminator'?

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No matter how advanced machines become, they can never replace the human spirit.