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THEME
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5RL2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Theme is something that the reader needs to infer, while main idea is what a story is about. Usually, a reader can summarize a story's main idea in just one sentence.Theme is the main message of the story.
Theme
The theme is the lesson or moral that can be true for everyday life
Common Themes in Literature :
courage, perseverance, Good vs Evil, innocence, hard work pays off, bravery, friendship
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Main Idea
What is the story about MAINLY?
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