Theme

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What is a theme in a story?

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A message the author is trying to get across to the reader.

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True or False: A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.

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FALSE

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Which of these is a good example of a theme?

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Respect others and they will respect you.

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What is NOT related to the theme in a story?

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A specific character's name.

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What does a theme often represent?

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A life lesson or moral that can be understood by people from any culture.

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A theme is a message or lesson, while a topic is simply what the story is about.

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Can a story have more than one theme?

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Yes, a story can have multiple themes.

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What is an example of a theme about courage?

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It takes courage to accomplish your goals.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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Look for the main message or lesson that the characters learn.

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What is a moral of a story?

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A lesson that can be learned from the story's events.