Central Idea and Theme Quick Check
What is a main idea? (1 point)
an action that leads to the main event in a text
a lesson that is not stated in a text
a concept introduced in the middle of a text
a short statement of the main events of a text XXX
What is a theme? (1 point)
the explicit ideas an author shares in a story
the turning point in a story
a message or lesson in a story XXX
a general idea of what has happened in a story
How can the main idea of a text help a reader identify the theme?(1 point)
By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events. XXX
By inferring the main idea of a text, a reader will understand what will happen next in the text.
By identifying the main idea of a text, a reader will find the explicit statement that is the theme.
By determining the main events, a reader can understand what those characters are thinking.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Marcus was always boasting about his ability to play the piano. “I’m the best there is!” he’d insist. However, when his music teacher finally insisted that Marcus take a seat on the piano bench and show off his abilities, the truth was revealed. Marcus had no idea how to play the piano! The experience was so embarrassing that Marcus decided to start taking lessons. In time, he actually became as good as he’d told everyone he was. However, no one believed him.
Which statement describes the theme of this paragraph?(1 point)
Hard work always pays great rewards.
Learning new things can be difficult.
A boy does not know how to play the piano.
People are not likely to trust someone who lies. XXX
Are these correct?
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1B. a short statement of the main events of a text
2A.a message or lesson in a story
3A.By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.
4B.People are not likely to trust someone who lies.
so yeah all are correct :P
thanks Name
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Answers for Connexus students. 4/4 100%
i just took the quick check for connexus i got a 100%
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These questions might be in a different order Just read "Name's answers and they are correct this is only for Connexus user you're welcome friends
1:b
2:D
3:B
4:A
Just took it and got a 1/4 by following the answer b a a b.
Trust me guys. Just please check your answers and not cheat!
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Theme (bc it) expresses a message abt life
1. B: a short statement of the main events of a text
2. C: a message or lesson in a story
3. D: By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.
4. A: People are not likely to trust someone who lies.
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