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1
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
- this dance piece deals with the timeless themes of birth and death
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2
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise
- please write a one page theme on the main character of this book
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3
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
- the magazine will award a scholarship to the student who writes the best theme on the concept of personal freedom
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