GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Theme - Explained

The video tutorial explains the concept of theme in both fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, the theme is the underlying subject of the story, exemplified by the good versus evil theme in Harry Potter. In non-fiction, the theme revolves around the subject or idea of the piece, such as recycling or health topics.

What is the technical term for the subject in fiction?

Can you provide an example of a theme in a fiction story?

How does the theme differ between fiction and non-fiction?

What might be a topic of a non-fiction article?

What are some ideas that could be explored in non-fiction writing?