the narrator has unlimited knowledge of all of the characters’ thoughts and feelings

Dad joked with Billy at the shoe store, “I don’t know what we’ll do if your feet get any bigger, Sasquatch.”

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reveals the characters, setting, and main problem

The theme is the subject of the story, such as baseball, friendship, or individuality.

Tyrese studied the questions on the test in front of him. “I don’t know any of this stuff,” he thought. He looked at the teacher, at the other students, and wondered, “Am I in the right class?”

I ate my weight in turkey at Thanksgiving dinner.

The cafeteria was a sea of faces. A low buzz of chatter echoed from the walls and ceiling as the students chatted excitedly. They were all dressed identically in their school uniforms of blue shirts and khaki pants, but hairstyles and shoe choices gave some indication of individuality. The smell of grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken soup, and pizza wafted from the kitchen.

the turning point in a story where the protagonist changed and the most emotional dramatic experience in the whole story

The reader should look for text evidence to support a theme he or she believes is implied.

the position from which a story is told

The dark clouds pushed the sun away.

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developing the main problem while the protagonist experiences several small conflicts or problems; author builds the suspense in the story

Different readers will identify different themes.

the narrator tells the story using only action and dialogue

The living room was like a cave, dark and foreboding.

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main problem has a reasonable solution and the story reached its closing.

There is no right or wrong answer when determining a theme, if there is evidence to support it.

a character in the story recounts his or her own experiences

The aroma of baking pizza summoned the children from their rooms.

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after experiencing a tumultuous change, the story starts to wind up the rest the story for a closing

The author intends a single, correct theme that is the only one readers should identify.