Theme

Theme

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English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the theme of a story?

Back

You can determine the theme by thinking about what the character has learned throughout the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a topic and a theme?

Back

A topic can be expressed in one word, while a theme cannot be just one word and often requires a more complex statement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a theme statement?

Back

"Life is short; make the most of it." is an example of a theme statement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a theme statement?

Back

"Acceptance" is NOT a theme statement because it is too vague and does not convey a complete idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to identify the theme of a story?

Back

Identifying the theme helps readers understand the deeper meaning and moral lessons of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a theme be directly stated in the text?

Back

Not always; themes are often implied rather than directly stated.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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