Theme

The message or lesson that the author wants to convey from the story is called the...

• thesis

• summary

• theme

• plot

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A story can have more than one theme.

• true
• false

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How do you support the validity of a theme?

• text evidence
• summarizing
• you can't
• using the plot

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Can shows and movies on TV have themes?

• No, only books can.
• TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.
• They can have themes just like books can.
• They are the only literary works that can have themes.

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Where can a reader find the theme in stories? (Choose all that apply.)

• It can be stated directly in the text.

• A character sometimes tells you.

• The reader understands what the character has learned and infers the theme.

• It is always stated on the back cover of a book.

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Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• Sharing with others is a form of caring.

• Money is the root of all evil.

• Hard work pays off.

• Love

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The theme of a text is its

• summary
• message
• point of view
• answer

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Why can't trust be a theme?

• There's nothing to learn about it.
• Trust is a theme
• It's only one word, which is a topic.

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If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Friendship lasts forever.

• Unconditional love withstands any obstacle.

• Money is the root of all evil.

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If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Respect your elders.

• Always help others in need.

• Courage does not mean the absence of fear.

• Courage

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