Theme Practice

Front

1-2 words the story is about

Back

Topic

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

Back

theme

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

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

topic

Back

topic

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

True

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Which of the following is NOT a theme? Options: sharing with others is caring, money is the root of all evil, hard work pays off, love

Back

love

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

The theme of a text is its

Back

message

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

Back

cannot be just one word

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.
• Missy knew she would always be grateful.
• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

Back

One person can make a difference.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Why can't "trust" be a theme?

Back

It's only one word, which is a topic.