Main Idea and Theme

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What is the main idea?

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It is what the passage is mostly about.

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What does theme add to a story?

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An important message.

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The main idea of a text is...

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what the story is mostly about.

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When Julia fell off the monkey bars and broke her arm, she was terrified to go to the emergency room. What is the main idea?

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Main Idea.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson of a story.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the content.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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Main idea is what the text is about; theme is the message or lesson.

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Why is understanding the theme important?

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It helps readers connect with the story on a deeper level.

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Can a story have multiple themes?

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Yes, a story can convey several themes.

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What is an example of a common theme in stories?

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Friendship, love, or the struggle between good and evil.