True or False - A story’s central idea is a lesson or message about life.
- True
True or False - A theme is inferred by readers and developed over the course of the text.
- True
True or False - Specific details about the main characters and setting are often included in the central idea.
- False
Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the theme of a story?
- a message about life that is explored and expressed
Which of the following statements is an example of a theme?
- It is always best to tell the truth, even if it is difficult.
Which of the following is the central idea of a story?
- the message that the author expresses through key details in the text