Theme Vocabulary Practice

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What is theme?

Back

A unifying idea in a story.

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Identify the theme of the following passage: The tiny ant worked all summer storing food while the grasshopper played. When winter came, the grasshopper had nothing to eat, while the ant had plenty of supplies.

Back

Hard work pays off.

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How is theme related to the plot?

Back

The plot and theme both develop over the course of a story, and evidence from the plot indicates theme.

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What is it when you have to rank multiple themes in order of importance?

Back

Theme Hierarchy.

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Identify the theme of the following passage: Two brothers argued over the last cookie. Their mother split it in half, and they both enjoyed sharing the treat while watching a movie together.

Back

Sharing brings joy.

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What is a unifying idea in a story called?

Back

Theme.

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What does the theme of a story help to convey?

Back

The underlying message or moral of the story.

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Can a story have multiple themes?

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Yes, a story can have multiple themes that explore different ideas.

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What is the difference between theme and plot?

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Theme is the central idea, while plot is the sequence of events in the story.

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What is an example of a theme related to friendship?

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True friendship withstands challenges.