Theme vs. Central Idea

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What is the difference between a topic and a theme?

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A topic is the general subject of a text, often expressed in one or two words, while a theme is the underlying message or moral of the story.

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Can a story have more than one topic?

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True

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Define 'main idea' or 'central idea'.

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The main idea is who or what the story is about, typically summarized in one sentence.

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What is a topic?

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The general subject of the text, often expressed in one or two words.

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Is 'Love' a topic, main idea, or theme?

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Topic

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Josie was upset about a test.

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What does the theme 'Mistakes are okay as long as you learn from them' suggest?

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It suggests that failure is a part of learning and growth.

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Identify the topic in the following: 'The story is about friendship.'

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Friendship.

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What is the theme of a story that discusses the importance of honesty?

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Honesty is the best policy.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the key point or message of the paragraph.