A theme is best described as a message or lesson in a story.
What is a theme? (1 point)
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the turning point in a story
the turning point in a story
the explicit ideas an author shares in a story
the explicit ideas an author shares in a story
a general idea of what has happened in a story
a general idea of what has happened in a story
a message or lesson in a story
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How can the main idea of a text help a reader identify the theme?(1 point)
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By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.
By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.
By inferring the main idea of a text, a reader will understand what will happen next in the text.
By inferring the main idea of a text, a reader will understand what will happen next in the text.
By determining the main events, a reader can understand what those characters are thinking.
By determining the main events, a reader can understand what those characters are thinking.
By identifying the main idea of a text, a reader will find the explicit statement that is the theme.
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By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.
By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.
By inferring the main idea of a text, a reader will understand what will happen next in the text.
By inferring the main idea of a text, a reader will understand what will happen next in the text.
By determining the main events, a reader can understand what those characters are thinking.
By determining the main events, a reader can understand what those characters are thinking.
By identifying the main idea of a text, a reader will find the explicit statement that is the theme.
The correct response is: By connecting the main events of the story, a reader can conclude what lesson the author is implying about those events.
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)
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Learning new things can be difficult.
Learning new things can be difficult.
A boy does not know how to play the piano.
A boy does not know how to play the piano.
Hard work always pays great rewards.
Hard work always pays great rewards.
People are not likely to trust someone who lies.
People are not likely to trust someone who lies.
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Which statement describes the theme of this paragraph?
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Learning new things can be difficult.
Learning new things can be difficult.
A boy does not know how to play the piano.
A boy does not know how to play the piano.
Hard work always pays great rewards.
Hard work always pays great rewards.
People are not likely to trust someone who lies.
People are not likely to trust someone who lies.
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The statement that best describes the theme of this paragraph is: People are not likely to trust someone who lies.
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