Theme, Central Idea, Objective Summary

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What helps you determine the theme and central idea in a text?

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The main details in a text.

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Are central theme and theme the same thing?

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True

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What is an objective summary?

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A summary that is as short as possible.

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What should an objective summary never include?

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Your opinion.

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What is the central idea of a story?

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What the story is mainly about.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson in a story.

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How can you identify the central idea in a text?

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By looking for the main point or message the author is conveying.

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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Theme is the broader message, while central idea is the specific point the text conveys.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Friendship, love, or the struggle between good and evil.

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Why is it important to write an objective summary?

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To convey the main points without personal bias or opinion.