English and Ancient Civilization
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Theme vs. Topic
Right-There vs. Inferred Questions
Literal vs. Figurative Language
Ancient Civilization
Stone Age
Sumer
Akkadian Empire
Hammurabi's Code
Egypt
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Theme
Theme is the message or lesson about life or human nature
Usually a complete sentence
Ex. Be thankful for what you have
Topic
Topic is what the story is about
Usually one or two words
Ex. Greed, Loyalty, Respect
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theme
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topic
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Woodsong
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