Theme Practice Flashcard

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What is a theme statement?

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A theme statement is a complete sentence that expresses the central message or insight of a literary work, rather than just a single word.

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True or False: A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.

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False

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True or False: A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

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True

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What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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Theme is a universal message that a text develops, while main idea is a statement that tells what a text is about.

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Which of the following could be an example of THEME?

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Life is short so it's important to make the most of it.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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Theme refers to the underlying message or central idea that a story conveys.

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What is an example of a theme related to human values?

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War destroys human values.

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True or False: The main idea of a text is the same as its theme.

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False

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a story could be a summary of the plot or the events that take place.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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You can identify the theme by looking for recurring ideas, character experiences, and the author's message.