Theme RL8.2

The theme is a central message or deeper meaning in a story, poem, play, or other work of literature

• True

• True

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

• a theme is the message of a story, and the main idea what is the story is about.

• a theme is a summary, and the main idea is a paraphrase

• a theme tells what the symbols mean, and the main idea is a symbol

• a theme is what a student writes, and a main idea is what the story is mainly about.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What is a universal theme?

• a story that takes place in outer space

• a theme that is implied

• a common theme that could apply to anyone, anywhere, anytime

• a theme that includes an adventure across the universe

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The theme of a story:

• is always a statement

• is usually a single word, such as love

• is a question

• none of the above

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is an implied theme?

• a theme that is straightforward and requires no guessing

• a theme that is indirectly stated through characters, plot and setting of a story

• a theme that is common throughout many stories that are told across many different cultures

• a theme that is clearly stated by the main character in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9