Theme Practice

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What is the best definition of theme?

Back

The message the author is sending.

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Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story? Options: how a character is feeling, a "life lesson" the main character learns, a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand, the moral of the story

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how a character is feeling

Front

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

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Think about what the character has learned

Front

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

Back

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

Front

Which of the following is an example of THEME? Options: Carry your laptops with two hands at all times., Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat., How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood., Life is short; make the most of it.

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Life is short; make the most of it.

Front

What is the theme of the story where Tanner's honesty influenced the umpire's decision?

Back

It pays to be honest.

Front

What is the theme the author is conveying in the passage about Izaac and the "Benders" soccer team?

Back

Hard work is it's own reward.

Front

What is the theme the author is conveying in the passage about Layla and Mr. Smith?

Back

You shouldn't judge people before you know them.

Front

The theme of a story must be inferred by the reader because it is not clearly stated.

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True