THEME Flashcard

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What makes themes universal?

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All humans share common experiences.

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Is the theme a lesson learned or the moral of the story?

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True

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How can you infer the theme of a piece of literature?

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

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Should a theme be a statement or just one word?

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A theme should be a statement.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The problem in the story.

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What is a theme?

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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Can a theme be expressed in one word?

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No, a theme should be expressed as a complete statement.

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What role do characters play in understanding the theme?

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Characters' reactions to conflict help reveal the theme.

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What is the difference between theme and subject?

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The subject is the topic of the story, while the theme is the underlying message.

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How does the resolution of conflict relate to theme?

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The resolution often highlights the theme by showing the lesson learned.