Understanding Theme
The central message or lesson in a story is called?
What is THEME?
Facts or information from a text that supports an idea
What is EVIDENCE?
What is the first part of a story where characters and setting are introduced?
What is EXPOSITION?
A theme is not directly stated: What type of idea?
What is IMPLIED IDEA?
A small piece if information that supports understanding?
What is DETAIL?
What part of the story shows the main conflict building?
What is RISING ACTION?
What do readers discover about life or human nature through a story's theme?
What is LIFE LESSON?
Describes proof directly taken from the text?
What is TEXTUAL EVIDENCE?
What is the turning point of a story?
What is CLIMAX?
Helps a reader figure out the theme of a story?
What is ANALYSIS?
What do readers use to justify their thinking about a theme?
What is SUPPORTING PROOF?
What part shows how the conflict starts to resolve?
What is FALLING ACTION?
The overall meaning a reader takes away?
What is CENTRAL MESSAGE
What is is called when you explain your thinking using evidence?
What is EXPLANATION?
What is the final part where the story ends and is resolved?
What is RESOLUTION?