Identifying Theme

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Theme is typically ____________ by the reader. The author doesn't come right out and tell you.

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inferred

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Theme is the __________________ idea.

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unifying

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Theme- a search for ______________.

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meaning

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Theme is what the author is trying to __________ the reader.

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teach

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One story, especially a novel, can have more than one theme. (True/False)

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True

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central topic, subject, or message within a story.

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How can a reader identify the theme of a story?

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By analyzing the characters, plot, and the author's message.

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What does it mean when a theme is described as 'unifying'?

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It means the theme connects various elements of the story together.

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Can themes change over the course of a story? (Yes/No)

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Yes

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What is an example of a common theme in literature?

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Love, friendship, or the struggle between good and evil.