8th : Theme Practice Open Notes

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What is Fiction?

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Writing that is not real; product of the imagination.

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What could be a theme of a story?

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Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The message about life that the author expresses.

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What are themes about?

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Universal topics such as compassion, relationships, or fate.

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What is an example of a theme related to family?

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You can never turn your back on your family.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A theme is a message about life, while a topic is the subject of the story.