Theme

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What is the definition of theme in literature?

Back

The theme is what the reader can learn from the text.

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Front

How can you determine the theme of a story?

Back

One way to figure out the theme is to think about what the character has learned.

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Front

What is a common characteristic of both fables and myths?

Back

Both fables and myths teach a lesson.

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Front

What does the term 'theme' refer to in a narrative?

Back

The lesson learned from a story.

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Front

Myths and fables are both examples of what type of story?

Back

Folktale.

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Front

What is a moral in the context of a story?

Back

A moral is a lesson that can be derived from the narrative.

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Front

What is the difference between a theme and a moral?

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A theme is a broader message or insight about life, while a moral is a specific lesson that can be learned.

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Front

Can a story have multiple themes?

Back

Yes, a story can have multiple themes that convey different messages.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What role do characters play in conveying the theme of a story?

Back

Characters often undergo development and learning that reflect the theme.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How can the setting of a story influence its theme?

Back

The setting can provide context and background that shape the characters' experiences and the overall message.

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