Theme

Theme

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English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a theme and a topic in literature?

Back

A theme is a central idea or message in a work of literature, while a topic is the subject matter or focus of the work. A theme cannot be just one word.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a topic in literature?

Back

Family is an example of a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the theme of a literary work?

Back

You can determine the theme by considering what the character has learned throughout the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are themes in literature often cliche?

Back

False, while some themes may be common, they are not necessarily cliche.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is NOT an example of a theme?

Back

A little boy lied to his mother is not a theme; it is a plot point.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thematic statement?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a theme be expressed in one word?

Back

No, a theme is typically expressed in a phrase or sentence, not just one word.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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