Theme
The definition of Theme
The message, moral, or lesson of a story
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Rising Action
The sequence of events in a story
Plot
Theme or Main Idea: Ben kept making excuses for all of the misbehavior.
Main Idea
When a character has a battle with a rainstorm
Character vs Nature
The theme of The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Don't Lie
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Exposition
Events leading to the end of the story
Falling Action
Theme or Main Idea: Teamwork makes the dreamwork
Theme
When a character has a battle with another character
Character vs. Character
An example of Theme
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Resolution
Where the conflict is most intense
Climax
Theme or Main Idea: What goes around, comes around
Theme
When a character has an issue with themselves
Character vs. Self
An Example of Theme
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Falling Action
The central problem of a story
Conflict
Theme or Main Idea: Meg and Amy are best friends even if they are completely different people.
Main Idea
When a character has an issue with rules of the government
Character vs Society
An Example of Theme
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Climax
The message, moral, or lesson of the story
Theme
Theme or Main Idea: The boy tricked everyone and he realized lying was bad.
Main Idea
The conflict of the 3 little pigs story
Character vs Character