Theme Practice

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Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

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You can never turn your back on your family.

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Example of theme: Cinderella was thoughtful and kind, Happiness, Don't judge people by outward appearances, Jack risked his life to save Jane.

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Don't judge people by outward appearances.

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What is the theme of this story? Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

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Some prizes aren't worth it.

Front

What could be a theme of the following:

In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He became the first African American to play baseball in Major Leagues. Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves. He also faced a hostile crowd.

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Follow your dreams

Front

What is theme?

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central message or moral of the story

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Must the reader infer the theme based on the theme topics and events in the plot?

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True

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A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

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TRUE

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Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car.

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Look both ways before crossing the street

Front

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
• Jack risked his life to save Jane.
• Don't judge people by outward appearances.
• Happiness

Back

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

Front

Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.
• Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.
• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
• Jack is a follower.

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People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.