Main idea vs Theme

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What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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What happens in the story.

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What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

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What the story is about.

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What is a THEME in literature?

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A universal lesson or message that can be applied to life.

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How can you identify the MAIN IDEA in a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the main point of the story.

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What is an example of a THEME?

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Friendship is important.

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What is an example of a MAIN IDEA?

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The story is about a girl who trains for a spelling bee.

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Can a story have multiple THEMES?

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Yes, a story can convey multiple themes.

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Is the MAIN IDEA always stated directly in the text?

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Not always; sometimes it is implied.

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What role does the THEME play in a story?

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It provides deeper meaning and insight into the human experience.