THEME

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What is the theme of a story?

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The moral or lesson to be learned.

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What is NOT a question to ask to find a story's theme?

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What is the character's favorite color?

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Why did Arthur's family not come to help him immediately when he was really drowning?

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They thought he was lying again.

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What should a theme of a story be expressed as?

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A complete sentence.

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What did Arthur do to make his family upset?

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He pretended to drown.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A central idea or message in a story.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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By looking at the main events and the character's experiences.

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What is an example of a common theme in stories?

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Friendship.

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Why is understanding the theme important?

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It helps readers connect with the story and understand its message.

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Can a story have more than one theme?

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Yes, stories can have multiple themes.