Theme Review

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is a universal lesson or message that the story conveys.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is about, including the plot and characters.

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True or False: A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

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True

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True or False: An author usually states the theme directly in the story.

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False

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What can a reader ask to identify a theme in a story?

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A reader can ask, 'What has the character learned?'

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What lesson does the story of the ants and the grasshopper teach?

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The story teaches the lesson 'Don't be lazy'.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is a universal lesson, while main idea is what the story is about.

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True or False: You can find clues in the story to infer the theme.

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True

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What is an example of a theme?

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An example of a theme is 'hard work pays off'.

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What does it mean to infer a theme?

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To infer a theme means to use clues from the story to understand the underlying message.