Theme
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the theme of a story?
Back
The theme is the message about life that the author expresses.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can the same theme occur in different stories or by different authors?
Back
Yes, the same themes can occur in different stories and by different authors.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a theme?
Back
Friendship helps people get through hard times.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you infer the theme of a piece of literature?
Back
You can infer the theme by evaluating how a character has changed, sharing a character's experience, and determining how the conflict has resolved.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?
Back
The theme is the underlying message, while the main idea is the central point or summary 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
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does conflict play in determining the theme?
Back
Conflict often reveals the theme by showing how characters respond to challenges.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a story have multiple themes?
Back
Yes, a story can explore multiple themes simultaneously.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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