Discussing theme

The Theme of a story is its

• hidden meaning
• character development
• underlying message or main idea
• plot summary

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which of the following might be a theme of a story.

• Money

• Love

• Money can't buy Happiness

• I won a contest

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What is the difference between the Main Idea and the theme of a story

• The main idea is the central point of the story, while the theme is the underlying message.
• The main idea is the characters in the story, while the theme is the conflict.
• The main idea is the setting of the story, while the theme is the plot.
• The main idea is the conclusion of the story, while the theme is the introduction.

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What is the theme of Cinderella

• The importance of material possessions
• Love conquers all obstacles
• The power of magic
• Perseverance and kindness prevail over cruelty and injustice

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What is objectivity

• Objectivity is having a strong bias towards a particular viewpoint.
• Objectivity is being emotional and subjective in judgment.
• Objectivity is based on personal opinions and feelings.
• Objectivity is being unbiased and impartial in judgment.

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Jessica hated her bicycle. She wanted a new bicycle for the upcoming race but didn't have any money so she decided to steal a bicycle. Jessica was caught stealing and was not allowed to participate in the race and forced to sell her old bicycle to pay for legal fees. Which of the following answers could represent a theme to Jessica's story.

• our actions have consequences.

• The Benefits of stealing

• The importance of honesty

• Rewards of dishonesty

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