A theme is a central idea for fiction.
When you think you have discovered a theme in a work of literature, check it with this table:
Theme
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A theme is a big, important idea. It can be applied in many situations
and to many people.
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A theme is an opinion or belief – usually one held by the author.
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A theme will be stated as a complete sentence.
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A theme will contain both a topic/subject and an opinion
about that topic.
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A theme will not be a single word or phrase or a question.
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A theme will be
supported by several statements and/or incidents and/or other evidence from
the story where it is found.
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