Theme vs Main Idea

What the story is mostly about is

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The message, lesson, or moral of a story.

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It was a snow day, and mom had to get bribe the kids to shovel the driveway.

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He knew he would have to work hard, but Jordan has always wanted to be an employee of the month.

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Chelsea loved to play basketball with the guys, but she also loved dressing up in fancy clothes to go to parties.

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It doesn't matter what type of clothes you wear or the kind of music you listen to. What matters most is who you are inside.

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When Santana fell off the monkey bars and got a concussion, her mother was terrified to go to the emergency room.

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The boys never expected to get caught stealing the bag of chips, but the security camera caught their theft.

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Even though it had been a terrible day, Tiffany came home in a pleasant mood hoping to have a good night.

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No matter the circumstances, a loyal friend will always be there for you.

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