Theme vs Plot

The events that happen in a story are called the . . .

• plot

• theme

The "big idea", message, or lesson of a story is called the . . .

• plot

• theme

plot or theme?

The story "Thank You, M'am" is about how kindness and forgiveness are more powerful than punishment.

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• theme

plot or theme?

The story "Thank You, M'am" is about a young man who tries to steal a woman's purse and how she is kind to him.

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• theme

plot or theme?

In "Seventh Grade" a teacher does not reveal the fact that a student does not know French.

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• theme

plot or theme?

In "Seventh Grade" a student learns a lesson about respect.

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• theme

plot or theme?

Jonas (in The Giver) chooses to flee his community rather than continue to live there and keep its secrets.

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plot or theme?

The events of The Giver teaches that living with life's pains and passions is better than living without feelings.

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• theme

plot or theme?

In "Raymond's Run" Squeaky first sees Raymond as a burden, but later sees him a gifted runner.

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• theme

plot or theme?

In "Raymond's Run" Squeaky discovers joy is found in the appreciation of her brother and her new friend and in being herself.

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• theme