Theme Review for Retake

Front

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

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A message about life that the author is trying to get across to the reader

Front

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

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TRUE

Front

A lion was about to eat a mouse when the mouse pleaded, "Let me go, and someday I may help you." Laughing, the lion let the mouse go. Later, some hunters caught the lion in a trap. The mouse came and chewed through the ropes and saved the lion's life.

What is the theme of this story?

Back

Help others because what goes around comes around.

Front

There was once an ugly duckling. The other ducks laughed at her, and she felt ashamed. When she grew up, it turned out that she was actually a swan, and she was beautiful.

What is the theme of this story?

Back

Don't judge others because you don't know what they're capable of.

Front

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

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Think about what the character has learned

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

TRUE

Front

Three people reading the same story will always come up with the same theme.

Back

FALSE

Front

People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.

Back

Theme

Front

Which of the following is NOT a theme?

Acceptance

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People have to work hard to get what they want in life.

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Greed can cause problems with relationships.

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Some tasks are better completed using teamwork.

Back

Acceptance

Front

Which of the following is an example of a theme statement?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.
• Rosa took a bad situation and made the best of it.
• Friendship
• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

Back

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