Theme, Main Idea, Author's Purpose

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What is the definition of author's purpose?

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Why the author is writing the text; to inform, entertain, persuade, explain.

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Friendship, true love, and war are examples of what?

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Topics.

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What is the definition of main idea?

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The overall idea of the story and is specific to that story.

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What is a theme?

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A universal message, or moral, about life that a writer wants you to understand; not specific to one story.

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What does the theme 'True love conquers all' imply?

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It suggests that love can overcome any obstacle.

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the key point of the paragraph.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is a universal message, while main idea is specific to the story.

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What is an example of a theme in literature?

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The struggle for power.

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What is the purpose of using a theme in a story?

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To convey deeper meanings and connect with readers on an emotional level.