Theme Vocabulary Practice

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What is theme?

Back

A unifying idea in a story.

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How is theme related to the plot?

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The plot and theme both develop over the course of a story, and evidence from the plot indicates theme.

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Typically authors directly state the theme: True or False?

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False.

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What will help you in determining the theme?

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Thinking about the characters, their problems, and how they respond to those problems.

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What is it when you have to rank multiple themes in order of importance?

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Theme Hierarchy.

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What is a unifying idea in a story called?

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Theme.

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What do you analyze to help determine the theme of a story?

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The setting and how it impacts the characters.

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Can a story have multiple themes?

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Yes, a story can explore multiple themes.

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What is the difference between theme and plot?

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Theme is the underlying message, while plot is the sequence of events.

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How can character struggles relate to the theme?

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Character struggles often illustrate the theme through their experiences.