Analyzing Character,Theme,Plot in Short Stories

What is the meaning of theme in the story?

• main idea of the story

• a summary of the story

• the moral or message of the story

• the motivation behind the story

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Which statement about theme is false?

• There is usually more than one theme in a story.

• Themes are always easy to find.

• The theme is like life advice.

• You will not always agree with the story's theme.

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Theme should not... (select two)

• be universal.

• be just one word.

• contain anything from the plot.

• be subjective/your opinion.

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What genre of literature explicitly gives the reader the theme of the story?

• fables

• fiction

• short stories

• fairy tales

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How can you identify theme?

• write a summary

• collaborative discussion

• comprehension questions

• analyzing the key details

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Which statement is NOT a theme?

• Love takes time to grow.

• It is impossible to stay honest.

• People are truly good at heart.

• He showed that good will always conquer evil.

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The reason a character thinks, feels, or acts a specific way is called.

• thematic development.

• plot structure.

• character motivation.

• prior knowledge.

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How would the end of the fairy tale "Cinderella" most likely change if the prince were not motivated to find the owner of the glass slipper?

• The prince would marry one of Cinderella’s sisters.

• Cinderella would continue to live a miserable life.

• The prince would become impoverished, like Cinderella.

• Cinderella would ask her stepmother to find the prince.

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How does character motivation affect a story's plot?

• It clarifies the theme of the plot.

• It offers inferences about the plot.

• It determines the plot elements.

• It helps move the plot forward.

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Which statement best describes the resolution of "Sleeping Beauty"?

• Aurora turns 16.

• The prince rescues Aurora.

• The Queen throws herself into the pit of reptiles.

• Maleficent casts a spell.

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