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The document distinguishes between topics and themes in writing, explaining that topics are the subjects of stories while themes convey the underlying messages. It emphasizes the importance of themes in creating emotional impact, providing meaning, and guiding the narrative. A well-defined theme enhances reader connection and satisfaction, making stories more relatable and focused.

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Importance

The document distinguishes between topics and themes in writing, explaining that topics are the subjects of stories while themes convey the underlying messages. It emphasizes the importance of themes in creating emotional impact, providing meaning, and guiding the narrative. A well-defined theme enhances reader connection and satisfaction, making stories more relatable and focused.

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Common Topics and Themes

Theme generally refers to the central idea or a perception conveyed in writing. A topic is the subject that
is treated or presented within a story. Topics play the role of explaining what a story is all about, while,
themes explain the reason why it was written in the first place. One topic can have multiple themes
associated with it.

Topic

Theme

Love

Love is blind.

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Love conquers all.

Forgive, even though you may not forget.

Everyone needs love.

Good vs. Evil

Do the right thing, even if it is hard to do.

There are two sides to every story.

Honesty is the best policy.

Help others in their time of need.

Crime does not pay.

Make good choices.

Think before you act.

The importance of theme in a story includes:

A theme gives a story meaning and hence creating an emotional impact. A theme creates a difference
between a great story that readers can relate to and a mediocre one. The theme adds an in-depth and
creates a connection to the story. It is necessary for an author to have a good and clear understanding of
the theme has this is the key to crafting great and awesome stories that readers will love.
A theme helps readers to understand the story. Reading makes the reader understand several aspects of
life. All humans whether old or young seek the meaning of life. If your story has a light theme or the
theme doesn’t resonate, it tends to leave your readers unsatisfied.

Theme creates a focused story. Theme acts as a guide to a story. It guides the story line hence prevents
the writer from veering off the main idea and hence helps the story not to lose its focus.

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