Theme Practice

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or central idea that the author wants to convey through the story.

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True or False: A theme must be a complete sentence.

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True

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True or False: A theme can contain specific details from the story.

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False

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What is an example of a theme?

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An example of a theme is 'Everyone is capable of change.'

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True or False: 'Being kind' is a theme.

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False, it is too specific and not a complete idea.

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What is NOT a characteristic of a theme?

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It is a topic.

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True or False: Themes can be expressed in one word.

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False, themes should be expressed in a complete thought.

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What does it mean when a theme is universal?

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A universal theme is one that can be understood and applied to many different situations and cultures.

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True or False: A theme can be inferred from the actions of characters.

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True

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A topic is the subject of the story, while a theme is the message or lesson about that subject.