Main Idea and Theme

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In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

Back

A message the author is trying to get across to the reader

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Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story? Options: how a character is feeling, a "life lesson" the main character learns, a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand, the moral of the story

Back

how a character is feeling

Front

Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story? Options: math is difficult, if you steal, something bad will happen to you, pets make people happy, respect for others

Back

respect for others

Front

What is the best definition of theme?

Back

The message the author is sending.

Front

Can a novel have more than one theme?

Back

TRUE

Front

Which theme statement is written the best? Options: All that glitters is not gold., Don't judge a book by its cover., Courage is important when expressing ones viewpoint., Love and War

Back

Courage is important when expressing ones viewpoint.

Front

Does a well-written theme statement include character's names and the author?

Back

FALSE

Front

THEME

Back

A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express. 

Front

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

Back

Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

Front

Which of the following is an example of THEME? Options: Carry your laptops with two hands at all times., Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat., You can severely break your leg while crossing the street., Life is short; make the most of it.

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Life is short; make the most of it.