Theme

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the main message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from a story.

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Can shows and movies have themes?

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Yes, shows and movies can have themes just like books can.

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What is the theme of a story about two brothers helping each other in school?

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The theme is 'Two heads are better than one.'

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What does the theme 'Look both ways before crossing the street' teach us?

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It teaches us to be careful and aware of our surroundings.

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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme: message, moral, life lesson, fable?

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Fable is NOT a synonym for theme.

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What is an example of a theme in a story?

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An example of a theme is 'Friendship is important.'

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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You can identify the theme by looking at the main events and the lesson learned by the characters.

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What is the difference between a theme and a plot?

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The theme is the underlying message, while the plot is the sequence of events in the story.

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Can a story have more than one theme?

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Yes, a story can have multiple themes.

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What is a moral in a story?

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A moral is a lesson that can be learned from the story, often related to the theme.