Theme, Central Idea, and Objective Summary

Theme, Central Idea, and Objective Summary

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English

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Theme?

Back

A theme is a central idea or message in a story that can be applied to other texts and is often universal.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Objective Summary?

Back

An objective summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a text in 3-5 sentences, excluding personal opinions and minor details.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Central Idea?

Back

The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text, often closely related to the theme.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should NOT be included in an Objective Summary?

Back

Minor details from the text should not be included in an objective summary.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Central Idea and Main Idea are the same concept.

Back

True.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can a Theme be described?

Back

A theme can be described as universal, meaning it applies to various situations and texts beyond the specific story.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between Theme and Central Idea?

Back

The theme is a broader message that can apply to many texts, while the central idea is specific to the text being analyzed.

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