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Don't judge a book by its cover.

• Make decisions quickly.
• Enjoy learning all you can.
• Read as many books as possible.
• Don't judge based on appearance.

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What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
• Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
  

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The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

• True
• False

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The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis
• summary
• theme
• plot

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Characters are friendly, generous, and considerate of others throughout the story to show- 

• honesty
• courage
• compassion 
• kindness

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Read the poem below and answer the question that follows.
If only I had practiced more, 
maybe we would have won the game.
If only I had realized how important it was, 
we would be holding that trophy now.
If only I had given it my all, 
I wouldn't have let you down. 
What is emphasized by the repetition of the words "if only" in the poem?

• the regret the speaker has about not doing his best
• how proud the coach is of the team, even though they lost
• the speaker's reason for not practicing more
• how much he wishes he had a trophy

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Read the following passage from a story. 
As Tammy strummed the guitar, Chloe looked at her with pride. For so long, Tammy's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Chloe, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tammy had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tammy smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Chloe smiled, too. It had been worth it. 
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

• Playing a musical instrument is too much work. 
• Hard work can bring great rewards.
• Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things. 
• It's OK to give up on yourself. 

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Read the following sentence.
A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness.

The sentence above is an example of a

• plot
  
• character
• main idea
• theme

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Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.

• happiness
• sadness
• willingness to give
• meaness

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What is theme?

• The message or lesson that the author wants you to take away from the story.

• Where the story takes place.

• The main characters in the story.

• What happens in the beginning, middle, and end of the story in order.

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