Front

What can you infer about the theme of a story?

Back

You can infer the theme by evaluating how a character has changed, analyzing a character's experiences, and determining how the conflict was resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the theme of a piece of story equivalent to?

Back

The theme is equivalent to its message (lesson).

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What should support a theme?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Which statement about theme is TRUE?

Back

Different stories can have the same theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

Yes, a story can have more than one theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a theme?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How can themes be identified in literature?

Back

Themes can be identified by looking at character development, conflicts, and resolutions.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the difference between theme and subject?

Back

The subject is the topic of the story, while the theme is the message or lesson derived from it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Can themes change over time?

Back

Yes, themes can evolve as societal values and perspectives change.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role do characters play in conveying the theme?

Back

Characters' experiences and changes often illustrate the theme of 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