Theme Review

Great literature searches for _________ meaning, not restricted to geography or time periods. 

• universal
• regional 
• historical 

A theme is a lesson about life that focuses on  _________ ; it can teach a lesson or simply state a universal truth. 

• children's behavior
• a society's beliefs
• human nature

True or false: You must agree with a theme in order for it to be true. 

• true
• false

A theme is NOT a __________; it is a ________. 

• paragraph; word
• word; sentence
• story; novel
• saying; written poem 

Themes are not _______, meaning the reader must make an inference. 

• implicit 
• explicit 
• universal 
• applicable 

Themes apply to the world regardless of culture; therefore, they should be taken from the text and applied to the _______. 

• Story only 
• culture
• Real World

In literature we study  _____ because ____ reveals theme in that the characters' choices and actions tell the reader what we should learn from the story. 

• setting 
• symbolism 
• conflict 
• Diction 

Which of the following is an example of a universal theme?

• Change is inevitable. 
• Changing schools is always difficult. 

Which of the following is and example of a universal theme?

• Texans form a strong sense of community. 
• Communities follow patterns of growth and change. 

Which of the following is a universal theme?

• Exploration requires taking risks.
• Exploring space is well worth the risk.