Theme

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central message or insight about life that an author expresses through a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does the 'M' in SLIME stand for?

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The 'M' in SLIME stands for 'message'.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

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What is NOT a characteristic of a theme?

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A theme can be a cliche.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How is a theme usually identified by the reader?

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A theme is usually inferred by the reader based on the story's events and characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is an example of a theme in a story?

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Respect your elders.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What does it mean when a theme has universal meaning?

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It means the theme can be understood and appreciated by people from different cultures and backgrounds.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the central theme of the poem 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'?

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Innocence cannot last.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RL.7.5

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How can a theme be expressed in a story?

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A theme can be expressed through the actions, dialogue, and experiences of the characters.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the difference between a theme and a summary?

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A theme is a message about life, while a summary is a brief recounting of the story's events.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Can a theme be a single word?

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No, a theme is usually expressed as a complete thought or statement.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2