Theme

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the main message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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Which of the following is NOT a theme?

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Love.

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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 story to understand the author's message, rather than having it stated directly.

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True or False: The theme of a text is always clearly stated by the author.

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False.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Don't judge people by outward appearances.

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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 the story.

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What is the theme of the saying 'Hard work pays off'?

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The theme is that putting in effort and dedication leads to success.

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What is the theme of the saying 'Money is the root of all evil'?

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The theme suggests that greed and the pursuit of wealth can lead to negative consequences.

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What does it mean when a story has multiple themes?

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It means that the story conveys more than one message or lesson.

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Can a theme be a single word?

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No, a theme is usually expressed as a complete idea or message, not just a single word.