Central Idea and Theme

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What is the best definition of THEME?

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A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.

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What is the central idea of the passage about the law in the Middle Ages?

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Laws were unfair in the Middle Ages.

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What is an objective summary of Mark's desire to be a great skater?

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Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

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Can a novel have more than one theme?

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TRUE

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What is the central idea of the passage about MTV?

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MTV has been a ground-breaking TV channel.

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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Theme is a universal message, while central idea is the main point of a specific text.

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What is an example of a theme in literature?

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The struggle for power is a common theme in many stories.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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Look for recurring ideas, character actions, and the resolution of conflicts.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is an example of a central idea in a passage?

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The importance of friendship in overcoming challenges.