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The theme of the story is often written as a short _______________________ that expresses the life lesson or ____________________ of the story.
A story’s ___________________ ________________ is what the story is mainly about.
Unlike _____________________ , a story’s central idea ___________________ apply to all people. It is ________________________ to the story.
Determining a story’s _______________________ and ___________________ ___________________ help you better understand the _______________ and meaning of the story.

The theme of the story is often written as a short statement that expresses the life lesson or moral of the story.

A story’s central idea is what the story is mainly about.
Unlike central idea, a story’s theme does not apply to all people. It is specific to the story.
Determining a story’s main characters and plot events help you better understand the message and meaning of the story.