Theme

Theme

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One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story
• Just read the beginning of the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story

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Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

Multiple Choice

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

• the illustrations
• the subject or topic
• the title
• the length of the story 

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Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

• Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

• Jack is a follower.

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Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

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Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

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If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?

• Don't cry over spilled milk.
• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
• Face your fears.

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If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Respect your elders.
• Always help others in need.
• It's important to have courage to express individuality.
• Respect the ideas of others.

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The theme of a text is its

• summary
• message
• point of view
• answer

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Why can't trust be a theme?

• There's nothing to learn about it.
• Trust is a theme
• It's only one word, which is a topic.

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Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• sharing with others is caring
• money is the root of all evil
• hard work pays off
• love

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Where can a reader find the theme?

• It stated directly in the text.
• A character tells you.
• The reader must understand what the character has learned.
• Books or movies do not have themes.

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Can shows and movies on TV have themes?

• No, only books can.
• TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.
• They can have themes just like books can.
• They are the only literary works that can have themes.

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How do you support the validity of a theme?

• text evidence
• summarizing
• you can't
• using the plot

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A story can have more than one theme.

• true
• false

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The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis

• summary

• theme

• plot