The theme is the central lesson or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

By thinking about the conflict of the story, examining the main characters' actions, words, and thoughts, and considering what lesson the characters learned.

A full theme statement expresses a complete thought about the lesson or message, such as 'One person can make a difference in the world around them.'

Fable is not a synonym for theme; synonyms include moral, message, and lesson.

The story teaches that one should not be greedy with what they have in life.

The theme is the underlying message or lesson, while the plot is the sequence of events in the story.

A moral is a lesson that can be derived from a story, often related to right and wrong.

The central idea is the main point or concept that the story revolves around, often closely related to the theme.

Character development often illustrates the theme by showing how characters change or learn throughout the story.

An example of a theme in a fable is 'slow and steady wins the race,' as seen in 'The Tortoise and the Hare.'