Theme

Which of the following terms BEST describes what theme is?

• a summary

• the lesson

• the main character

• the main idea

Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• kindness is rewarded

• some things are not as they seem

• slow and steady wins the race

• fishing is best when it is cold

Select all statements that are TRUE about themes.

• a theme is the lesson in the story

• a theme is specific

• a theme is universal

• a theme is not specific to one story

Which of the following is the best theme for a story about taking your time when you are working on classwork.

• be grateful for what you have

• it is better to be fast than to be slow

• treat others the way you would like to be treated

• taking your time to do something right pays off