Theme/Theme Statements

Theme/Theme Statements

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English

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.9, RL.7.2, RL.8.2

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or main idea that an author conveys through a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why should a theme be a statement rather than just a word?

Back

A theme should be a statement to provide clarity and depth, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the author's message.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the theme of a story?

Back

You can determine the theme by considering what the characters have learned and how their experiences reflect broader ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a theme statement?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a topic and a theme?

Back

A topic is a subject matter, while a theme is the deeper message or insight about that subject.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thematic statement?

Back

A thematic statement expresses the central idea or message of a literary work in a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a theme be expressed in one word?

Back

No, a theme should be expressed as a complete statement to convey its full meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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