Theme in Literature

What is theme in literature?

• A topic of the story.

• The central idea(s) of a story.

• The subjects linked to the characters' development.

• A message that can be read directly from the story.

Where do themes take their source? (Check EVERY right answer.)

• The conflict a story.

• The resolution of the conflict.

• The beginning of the story.

• The characters' experiences.

The theme is not stated________________ in the text.

What is an example of a theme?

• Planet Earth is round.

• Friendship

• Freedom vs love

• Money

Can themes be interpreted differently from a reader to another?

• Yes, depending on the reader's perspective and background.

• No, theme are always the same for everyone.

The time and location in which a story takes place:

• Plot

• Setting

• Conflict

• Characterisation

What type of character changes point of view and develops throughout the story?

• Simple

• Dynamic

• Static

• Round

• Flat

The angle from which the story is told:

• Character view

• Camera view

• Point of view

• None of the above

The central, main character of a story is called the ____________.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Antagoniser

• Instigator

The opposition of forces, essential to the plot is called__________?

• Setting

• Conflict

• Character

• Climax