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Topic or theme
Dear all,
Here again, I have problems telling the difference between 'topic' and 'theme.' Please help me out. Here is the passage for your reference.
IYA2009 (International Year of Astronomy) is a yearlong celebration of astronomy. Its goal is to spread awareness of astronomy's contributions to society and culture and to inspire more interest in astronomy and science, especially among young people. The theme of the celebration is "The Universe, Yours to Discover."
I wonder, in the last sentence, if 'the theme of the celecration' can be replaced with 'the topic of the celebration.' Thanks for your help in advance. With best regards,
Gloria
Here again, I have problems telling the difference between 'topic' and 'theme.' Please help me out. Here is the passage for your reference.
IYA2009 (International Year of Astronomy) is a yearlong celebration of astronomy. Its goal is to spread awareness of astronomy's contributions to society and culture and to inspire more interest in astronomy and science, especially among young people. The theme of the celebration is "The Universe, Yours to Discover."
I wonder, in the last sentence, if 'the theme of the celecration' can be replaced with 'the topic of the celebration.' Thanks for your help in advance. With best regards,
Gloria
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' Please help me out. Here is ... ' Thanks for your help in advance.
- ' Please help me out.
- Here is ...
- ' Thanks for your help in advance.
- With best regards,[/nq] That is an interesting question.
- I think that in this case "theme" has a broader meaning than "topic".
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[nq:1]Dear all, Here again, I have problems telling the difference between 'topic' and 'theme.' Please help me out. Here is ... the celecration' can be replaced with 'the topic of the celebration.' Thanks for your help in advance. With best regards,[/nq]
That is an interesting question. I think that in this case "theme" has a broader meaning than "topic". The theme of IYA2009 is "The Universe,
That is an interesting question. I think that in this case "theme" has a broader meaning than "topic". The theme of IYA2009 is "The Universe,
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[nq:1]Here again, I have problems telling the difference between 'topic' and 'theme.' Please help me out. Here is the passage ... the celecration' can be replaced with 'the topic of the celebration.' Thanks for your help in advance. With best regards,[/nq]
My sense of the difference in general is that "topic" is the broader and more neutral term; "theme" tends to suggest motivation or purpose
My sense of the difference in general is that "topic" is the broader and more neutral term; "theme" tends to suggest motivation or purpose
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