Theme Review

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What is theme?

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Message about life that the author expresses.

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Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

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cannot be just one word.

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You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...

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

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Which of the following is an example of a theme?

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Do not judge people by outward appearances.

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Which is an example of theme?

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One person can make a difference.

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What does it mean to infer a theme?

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To deduce or conclude the underlying message based on evidence in the text.

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How can character development indicate a theme?

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Changes in a character can reveal the author's message about life.

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What role does conflict play in identifying a theme?

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The resolution of conflict often highlights the theme of the story.

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Can a theme be a single word?

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No, a theme is usually a complete thought or message.

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A topic is a subject, while a theme is the underlying message about that subject.