Question

I'm confused
Is the central idea and theme the same thing? If not what is the difference

Answer 1

Central idea and theme are different

Step-by-step explanation:

Central idea is like the main idea. When you look at the back of a book or movie, it usually tells you a summary of the story. The summary is the same as a central idea.

A theme is more like the message that the story is trying to tell. It's not always stated outright, and you can usually make your own interpretation of the theme. A common theme you probably know is "don't judge a book by it's cover."

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