Theme/Theme Statements

Theme/Theme Statements

Assessment

Flashcard

English

7th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.9, RL.11-12.3, RL.7.2

+9

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a story, often reflecting on human experiences or moral lessons.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the theme of a story?

Back

You can determine the theme by considering what the characters have learned throughout the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should support a theme statement?

Back

A theme statement should be supported by evidence from the text, your own words, and rationale/reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a topic and a thematic statement?

Back

A topic is a general subject of discussion, while a thematic statement expresses a specific insight or message about that topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a theme.

Back

An example of a theme is 'Life is short; make the most of it.'

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Themes are often cliche, such as 'Actions speak louder than words.'

Back

False.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thematic statement about family?

Back

A thematic statement about family could be 'Family is the foundation of support and love in our lives.'

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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