Which of the following is the BEST statement of a theme? Options: Cruelty, Cruelty is bad, Cruelty might be disguised as kindness, The cruelty of good people.

Cruelty might be disguised as kindness.

Does an author usually state the theme in the story?

No, you must use clues and infer the theme.

What is the moral of the story: Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she thought it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie thank you for inviting her daughter!

Kind deeds can reward you in many ways

What lesson did Jorge learn after losing his glasses at school?

Be responsible and thoughtful with your possessions

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? Treat others the way you want to be treated. The little boy lied to his mother. With hard work, you can accomplish anything. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

The little boy lied to his mother.

One way you could figure out the theme is to... Options: Skim through the story, Just read the beginning of the story, Think about what the character has learned, Read the ending of the story

Think about what the character has learned

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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

What is the difference between theme and subject?

Theme is the author's feeling about the subject

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

It is rarely stated explicitly.

Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain

Theme least likely in a novel about young people going to war: Loss of innocence is the first casualty of violence Stealth bombers aren't worth their high cost Friendship is essential to surviving terrible conflict Violence is rarely the right answer

Stealth bombers aren't worth their high cost

You and your friend found two different themes. You can both be right if: Your teacher is nice Both themes have the same subject The author agrees with you You both have evidence to support them

You both have evidence to support them

Theme Review Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

Back

FALSE

3.

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Which category best identifies the text pictured? Options: theme, topic, text details

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text details

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Which category best identifies the text pictured? Options: theme, topic, text details

Back

topic

5.

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Front

Which category best identifies the text pictured? Options: theme, topic, text details

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topic

6.

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Front

Which category best identifies the text pictured? Options: theme, topic, text details

Back

theme

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Front

Which category best identifies the text pictured? Options: theme, topic, text details

Back

text details

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