Theme

The theme of the story is the

• main character.

• message about life that the author expresses.

• sequence of events.

• short summary of what the story is about.

What is a main idea?

• the main character in a story.

• the message about life that an author expresses.

• the sequence of events in a story.

• a description of what the story is mostly about.

Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

• Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

• A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.

• A fear of heights.

• "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too."

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother.

• A small apartment in Marfa, Texas.

• Telling the truth might cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

• Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell the truth.

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• Your past does not define you.

• Returning home after a long time.

• A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.

• An old man who used to be a farmer.

Read the following sentence. A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness. The italicized sentences is an example of a

• plot.

• character.

• main idea.

• theme.

Read the following sentence. Friendship helps people get through hard times. The italicized sentence is an example of a

• plot.

• character.

• main idea.

• theme.

Read the following sentence. A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War. The italicized sentence is an example of a

• plot.

• character.

• main idea.

• theme.

Read the passage from the story in the image. Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

• Playing a musical instrument is too much work.

• Hard work can bring great rewards.

• Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.

• It's okay to give up on yourself.

Read the passage from the story in the image. Which of the following is likely a a theme of the story?

• Friendship is worth more than material goods.

• You must confront your past.

• Pets are more trouble than they are worth.

• The love of a pet is unlike any other.