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Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?

• math is difficult
• if you steal, something bad will happen to you
• pets make people happy
• respect for others

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Which would be the best concluding paragraph for the following prompt:
In a well-developed essay, analyze the theme(s) of both stories.  Compare and contrast how the authors use mood to develop the theme in each text. Use evidence and examples from both texts to support your analysis.

• The themes are be kind to everyone.
• Although both stories share a similar themes, the authors used different ways of expressing their message.  People need to apply the authors message to their own lives more often.
• The stories both share a theme of be kind to everyone. The authors use mood of loneliness.
• People should apply the theme to their lives.

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Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• sharing with others is caring
• money is the root of all evil
• hard work pays off
• love

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The main idea of a selection is:

• the impact the problem has on the characters in a selection.

• the thoughts of the characters in the selection.

• what the selection is mostly about.

• the type of selection presented by the writer.

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Story telling is an example of everyday use of summaries.

• Yes
• May be
• No

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a central idea that is not clearly stated in the passage

• explicit central idea
• implicit central idea
• theme
• inferred central idea

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Which is the best summary of the story?

• A young man becomes a success
• A young man solves a mystery
• A young man falls into a deadly trap
• A young man takes advantage of a kind old lady

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Why does Scrooge have a problem with people enjoying Christmas?

• He thinks that poor people deserve to be unhappy
• He only cares about making money and Christmas interrupts business.
• He only pretends to dislike Christmas
• He is reminded of his sweetheart on Christmas

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A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:

• Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out

• It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements

• Only complicated, adult stories have themes

• It is rarely stated explicitly

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Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."

What is the main idea?

• Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

• Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

• Mark is the best skater at the park.

• Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

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