Theme Practice

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Should a theme be a statement or just one word?

Back

Statement

Front

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme? Options: message, moral, life lesson, fable

Back

fable

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

Yes

Front

Why might a story's main theme be difficult to figure out?

Back

It is rarely stated explicitly.

Front

Can shows and movies on TV have themes?

Back

They can have themes just like books can.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a theme?

Sharing with others is caring.

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Money is the root of all evil.

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Hard work pays off.

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Love.

Back

Love.

Front

How can you figure out the theme of a story?

Back

Think about what the character has learned

Front

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

Back

Cannot be just one word

Front

Family

Topic or Theme?

Back

Topic