Finding TOPICS and THEMES in a story

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What is a topic in a story?

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A topic is the main subject or idea that the story revolves around.

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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Choose the BEST topic for the story: Honesty, Hardwork, Courage, Friendship.

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Courage

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What is a possible topic for this story? Responsibility, Honesty, Friendship, Kindness.

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Responsibility

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What is a possible topic? Self-control, Kindness, Courage, Honesty.

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Self-control

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What is the best THEME for the story: Be careful what you wish for, Take care of dogs, Dogs are better than cats, Kindness?

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Be careful what you wish for

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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 message the author is trying to communicate.

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What is the difference between a topic and a theme?

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A topic is what the story is about, while a theme is the deeper meaning or lesson.

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Give an example of a common theme in stories.

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Friendship is a common theme found in many stories.

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What does it mean to analyze a story's theme?

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To analyze a story's theme means to examine the events and characters to understand the message.