Central Idea
What is central idea?
The most important point or message an author is trying to convey.
What is theme?
Theme is the main idea or underlying message that the author explores and conveys through the story, characters, and events
Is the central Idea stated?
Yes, The central idea, or main point, can be either explicitly stated in a text or implied through supporting details
By analyzing the events of a story and understanding what the story wants to tell you,
How does central idea differ in fiction from non-fiction/informational?
Central idea in a fictional story is built up by the Author using characters, plot, and setting.
How can character actions help you determine the theme
The characters actions can help reveal their motivations and illuminate their thought process
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ANALYZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL IDEA
Examining how an author presents and expands upon the main point of a text, including the details, examples, and reasonings to support it.
What can you ask yourself to find theme?
What is the author trying to tell us?
Why is figurative language utilized in a text
To add a sort of visual or to get an emotion from the audience
How do we use #hashtags to determine central idea?
(TWO STEPS)
1. Highlight the topic sentences of each paragraph.
2. Connect the supporting details.
Themes can appear in all forms of text TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What are all the forms of figurative language we've learned so far