Theme Review

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What is the theme of a story?

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A message the author is trying to get across to the reader.

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True or False: An author usually states the theme directly in the story.

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True

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What can kind deeds lead to?

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Kind deeds can reward you in many ways.

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A theme is a message or lesson, while a topic is the subject of the text.

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True or False: Theme can only be one word.

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FALSE

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What does it mean to infer the theme of a story?

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To infer the theme means to use clues from the text to understand the author's message.

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What is an example of a theme in literature?

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Friendship, love, or perseverance.

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

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To understand the deeper meaning and message the author wants to convey.

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How can you find the theme of a story?

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

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What is a narrative text?

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A narrative text tells a story and includes characters, a setting, and a plot.