Action and Theme

Action

Action noun - The unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work.

Usage example: the mystery writer displays a sure hand in managing the novel's complicated but never incoherent action

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Theme and action are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theme" instead a noun "Action".

Nearby Words: active, activity, acting, acted, actively

Theme noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

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Action and theme are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Action" instead a noun "Theme".

Nearby Word: thematic

particular	particular action	particular theme
similar	similar action	similar theme
normal	normal action	normal theme
specific	specific action	specific theme
Other adjectives: regular, certain, standard, single, heavy, actual, real, big, main, major, heroic, dramatic, final, minor, military, epic, different.

Compare the majestic Japanese theme to the orchestral, action-sounding English theme song.

Source: Alternative Foreign Theme Song / Anime and Manga
The Sweeney has a fast-paced opening theme as befits an action-packed cop show, but the closing titles use a surprisingly low-key arrangement of the same theme.

Source: Solemn Ending Theme
The game's fast action and theme rode the public's excitement for the Real Life Shuttle to become the best-selling pinball of 1984 by far, with over 7,000 units sold.

Source: Pinball / Space Shuttle

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