Main Idea and Theme Review

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What is the main idea of a story?

Back

the most important idea in a paragraph

Front

What is the theme of a story?

Back

the "life lesson" or moral

Front

The puppy began to eat, but then he stopped. He yawned and stretched. He chased his tail. He rolled over and barked. He licked his paw. Finally, he went back to his dish and finished eating.

What's the main idea?

Back

The puppy takes a long time to eat.

Front

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story? Options: how a character is feeling, a "life lesson" the main character learns, a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand, the moral of the story

Back

how a character is feeling

Front

Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story? Options: math is difficult, if you steal, something bad will happen to you, pets make people happy, respect for others

Back

respect for others

Front

True or false: A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.

Back

True

Front

What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

Back

Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about.

Front

The message, lesson, or moral of a story.

Back

Theme

Front

What is the main idea of the passage:

It was a rainy day, and mom had to get creative to keep the kids from getting too bored.

Back

Main idea

Front

What is the main idea of the passage: Maria loved to play football with the guys, but she also loved dressing up in fancy clothes to go to parties.

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main idea