Review Game of Theme, Symbol & Character Development

What does the writer describe when developing their characters?

• a character's physical appearance

• a character's thoughts, actions, and speech

• other characters' reactions to and comments about the character

• All of the above

What is the definition of Theme?

• Theme is the word that rhymes with creme

• Theme is an underlying message about life that a writer wants to convey

• The author's attitude that's expressed throughout the story

• Theme is the main topic of the story

How do you find the theme of a story?

• By Identifying the story's plot and the main conflict and analyzing the way characterization is used in the story

• By reading the story

• By looking for the obstacle the character faces

• By finding the character internal conflict and how they solved it

What is a symbol in a story?

• Symbol is a universal message from God

• A symbol is an instrument played in a band

• A symbol is something concrete, such as a person, object, or activity, that represents an abstract idea.

Select all that applies: What are the key functions of symbols?

• Help establish thematically appropriate moods,

• Provide information about characters

• Reveal an author's perspective

• To reinforce and develop a theme

True or False: Flat characters are highly developed, complex characters and take center stage and seem the most lifelike.

• True!

• False!

Fill in the Blank: Character's ________ is the reasons behind a characters actions.

True or False: Characters who change and grow as the plot develops are dynamic characters

• True!

• False!

Fill in the blank: ______ themes deal with archetypal experiences that is common to all cultures.

Why does an author use symbols in their literary pieces?

• To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

• To show what the character is doing in a story and why they did it

• To help the reader understand the expedition of the story and the climax

• To justify why the characters express their feelings so much during the story