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theme
(This is the definition that you will have to write as a sentence.) |
a central idea or insight about life and human nature that gives a story meaning
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genre
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a category that a work of literature is classified under
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five major genres of literature
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fiction, non-fiction, myth, drama, and poetry
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generalization
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a broad statement that applies to or covers many individuals, experiences, situations, observations, or tests
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moral
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a rule about how to behave - not a theme
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universal themes
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themes commonly found in the literature of all cultures and ages
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Can you find a story's theme and write it as a complete sentence? Can you figure out a story's genre and topic?
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Practice this using the steps outlined in your notes. You will have to do this on the test.
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