What is theme?

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

• a fear of heights

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

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

• Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

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

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

• a 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother

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

• a small apartment in Marfa, Texas

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

• 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

• returning home after a long time

• Your past does not define you.

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Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

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Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

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Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

• Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

• Jack is a follower.

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What is theme?

• message about life that the author expresses

• the time, location, and mood of a story

• sequence of events

• the main events

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