Theme

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Can a novel have more than one theme?

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TRUE

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One way you could figure out the theme is to...

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Think about what the character has learned

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What is the theme of the story about the thirsty Crow and the pitcher?

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be persistent

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What is the theme of the story where Tanner's honesty influences the umpire's decision?

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It pays to be honest.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• The little boy lied to his mother.
• With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
• You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

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The little boy lied to his mother.

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What could be an example of a theme?

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Being prepared often leads to success.

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In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

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

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A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

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TRUE

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Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car.

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Look both ways before crossing the street

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Once a frog jumped off an embankment into what he assumed was a pond. Unfortunately it was not a pond; it was just a ditch. There was a raccoon in the ditch that ate him.

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Look before you leap