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Decide which ideas are specific themes and which are universal themes, then place them in the correct category.

Specific Themes:
- Be careful who you trust.
- Don't judge a book by its cover.
- Losing love is better than not loving.

Universal Themes:
- The tension between love and loss
- The struggle for freedom
- The desire for individuality



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Final answer:

Themes in literature can be specific or universal, shaping the core of a story's message.


Explanation:

Specific Themes:

  • Be careful who you trust.
  • Don't judge a book by its cover.
  • Losing love is better than not loving.

Universal Themes:

  • The tension between love and loss.
  • The struggle for freedom.
  • The desire for individuality.

Themes are fundamental ideas central to a story, while universal themes are concepts that resonate across cultures and time. Specific themes may be unique to a particular story, while universal themes explore broader aspects of the human experience.


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