Theme Statements

Theme Statements should not include:

• a universal truth

• a message or lesson

• a cliche

• a motif

A Universal Truth applies to:

A motif is a:

• cliche'

• main idea; central topic

• hairstyle in the 80's

• Universal Truth

Never judge a book by it's cover is:

• a theme statement

• a universal truth

• a generalization

• a cliche'

Theme Statements should always include absolutes like always or never. (True or False)

A Theme Statement should never give advice to the reader. (True or False)

Which of the following is not an example of a motif?

• friendship

• courage

• survival

• Better safe than sorry

Which answer is part of a Theme Statement?

• Time heals all wounds.

• Better safe than sorry.

• Look before you leap.

• Love can conquer even the greatest evil.

A Theme Statement must be a complete sentence. (True or False)

A Theme Statement should have all of the following except:

• Author and Title of Story

• Universal Truth

• motif

• cliche'