Theme Vocabulary Practice

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What is Theme Hierarchy?

Back

Theme Hierarchy is the process of ranking multiple themes in order of importance.

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How are theme and plot related?

Back

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

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What is theme?

Back

A unifying idea in a story.

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Do authors typically directly state the theme?

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False.

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What helps 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 a unifying idea in a story?

Back

Theme.

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What is the difference between theme and plot?

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Theme is the underlying message or idea, while plot is the sequence of events in a story.

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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 role does conflict play in determining the theme?

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Conflict often reveals the theme by showcasing the struggles characters face.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Friendship, love, betrayal, or the struggle for power.