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What is a main theme?

What is a main theme?

A main theme is a central idea, concern or message developed across a text. It is more than a single topic: “fear” is a topic, while “fear can make people lose control” is a possible theme.

3.1.8 Identify the main theme or themes Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /English Language
  3. /3.1.8 Identify the main theme or themes

Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE English Language 3.1.8 Identify the main theme or themes. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the non-fiction reading and comparison skills before moving on to extended creative and persuasive writing, since technical accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar carries real weight (20%) across the whole qualification.

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