Theme Review 1

Front

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

Back

It is rarely stated explicitly.

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

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

True

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

A theme that many stories may share is called a ____________ theme.

Back

universal

Front

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

• A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother.
• A small apartment in Marfa, Texas.
• Telling the truth may cause you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
• Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.

Back

Telling the truth may cause you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

Front

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

Back

cannot be just one word

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

True

Front

How do you support the validity of a theme?

Back

text evidence

Front

Where can a reader find the theme in MOST stories?

Back

The reader must understand what the character has learned and infer the theme.