Theme and Myths

This is usually not directly stated in a story and must be inferred...

• Main ideas

• Characters

• Theme

• Topic

Be careful what you wish for is an example of what?

• Topic

• Inference

• Main idea

• Theme

What is the sequence of events involving characters and a central conflict called?

• Plot

• Story

• Main Ideas

• Theme

A theme can only be used in one story and never again in any other story

• True

• False

What is the best definition of theme?

• A moral, lesson, or idea that the author wants to express

• The location and time of the story

• The events that occur in the story

• The author's reason for writing a story

The author's reason for writing a story

• Theme = universal lesson; Main idea = what a story is about.

• Main idea = universal lesson; Theme = what a story is about.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

• Life is short; make the most of it.

• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

Tony hit Fred so Fred hit him back is an example of what theme?

• Treat others the way you want to be treated

• Tony is mean

• Don't hit

• Fred should not hit back

Kyle received an A on his artwork. He said, "It's all thanks to Bas for helping me."

• Give credit where credit is due

• Practice makes perfect

• Respect your elders

• Kyle is a great guy

Myths are stories that explain the origins of life and natural world

• True

• False