09.16 | Theme Practice

09.16 | Theme Practice

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English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.6.2

+9

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of theme in literature?

Back

A theme is a life lesson, meaning, moral, or insight about life or human nature communicated by a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the theme of a literary work?

Back

The formula for theme is: topic/subject + message = theme.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can the same theme appear in different stories?

Back

Yes, the same themes can occur in different stories by different authors.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a theme in a story?

Back

An example of a theme is: 'Fear is more dangerous than any beast.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a theme?

Back

An example of something that is NOT a theme is: 'Mrs. White pleaded with Mr. White to wish for their son to be alive.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or moral of a story, while a topic is the subject matter or main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is understanding theme important in literature?

Back

Understanding theme helps readers grasp the deeper meanings and messages in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

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