Theme

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis
• summary
• theme
• plot

• eating too much candy can make you sick
• Think things through when deciding between two activities.
• Selfishness can have negative consequences
• Don't expect others to give you something just because you made a bad choice

• There are more important things in life than being popular.
• Popularity will make you inconsiderate of other's feelings.
• Cliques shouldn't be allowed.
• Friends can sometimes let one another down.

What is a theme?

• a story line

• the topic/subject

• a universal truth about life and people

• the time and place of an event

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• The little boy lied to his mother.

• With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

• You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

What could be an example of a theme?

• Friendship

• Being prepared often leads to success.

• How to bake chocolate chip cookies

• Helping others

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.
• Don't steal.
• Respect your elders.
• Slowly but surely wins the race.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be lazy.
• Have as much fun as you can before you die.
• Don't steal.
• Look before you leap.

Which of these is a theme of happiness?

• When the astronaut landed on the moon, he felt loneliness. Thinking there was no one else, he became a little forlorned, though the view of Earth was stunningly beautiful.

• All the family members were dressed in black, with somber faces. They were participating in the funeral ceremony of their deceased relative.

• The religious leader was leading a huge congregation of followers, praying with utmost humility.

• Their marriage ceremony was taking place in a grand hotel. All the eminent people of the city were invited, the reason that the celebration was excellent.

Which of these is a theme of gloom?

• Their marriage ceremony was taking place in a grand hotel. All the eminent people of the city were invited, the reason that the celebration was excellent.

• All the family members were dressed in black, with somber faces. They were participating in the funeral ceremony of their deceased relative.

• The general commanded his troops to open fire at the enemy, and to kill each and every soldier of the combatants.

• Only the laborers were working on Labor Day.