Literary Themes Flashcard

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What is a theme?

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a universal truth about life and people

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The theme of a piece of literature is the same as its ...

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message

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Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

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cannot be just one word

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You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...

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evaluating how a character has changed, sharing a character's experience, determining how the conflict has resolved.

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Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?
Authors NEVER use the same theme twice
Themes only repeat in short stories
All poems have the same theme
The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors

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The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors

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To identify a theme in a story, a reader can ask ...

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What has the character learned?

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A theme should be supported by ...

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your own words, evidence from the text, rationale/reasoning

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Themes are universal because ...

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all humans share common experiences

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? Treat others the way you want to be treated. The little boy lied to his mother. With hard work, you can accomplish anything. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

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The little boy lied to his mother.

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What could be an example of a theme?

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Being prepared often leads to success.