Theme and Main Idea Quiz

Theme and Main Idea Quiz

8th Grade

24 Qs

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Theme and Main Idea Quiz

Theme and Main Idea Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.8.2, RL.6.2, RL.5.2

+16

Standards-aligned

Created by

Francoise Guillen

Used 65+ times

FREE Resource

24 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false: A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.
True
False

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?
Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about.
The theme is what the story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Theme and Main Idea are the same thing.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of THEME?
Sodas are bad for you.
Looking both ways before crossing the street is a good idea.
The Bengal Tiger is an endangered species.
Always share with others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

Some prizes aren't worth it.

Overeating leads to illness.

Insects value food over safety.

Always send a tester.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

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