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.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.RI. 9-10.9

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.9-10.2

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.9-10.2

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.9-10.2

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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