Theme Assessment #2

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when you're struggling to find the theme?

• What did the characters learn?

• How did the characters grow and change?

• Why did the characters act the way they acted?

• You should ask yourself all of these questions.

Theme is NOT the same thing as the main idea.

• True

• False

Theme is usually stated directly by one of the characters.

• True

• False

Choose the best definition of THEME from the list.

• One or two words that sum up what the story is about.

• A life lesson that applies to the real world.

• Courage is being brave despite your fears.

• A short summary of the events from a story.

Which of the following sentences is the BEST example of theme?

• Rex and Brian were scared of fighting the monster but did it anyway.

• Courage is being brave despite your fears.

• Rex and Brian were brave despite their fears.

• courage & bravery

Themes are universal. What does that mean?

• The life lesson applies to the real world and anyone could learn from it.

• The theme has something to do with the universe changing.

• Everyone can figure out the theme.

• The theme doesn't have the character's name in it.

A story can have more than one theme.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a theme from Cinderella?

• True beauty comes from within.

• Cinderella's kindness results in rewards.

• Being kind can lead to rewards.

• We should forgive people, even if they don't deserve it.

Which theme fits best with Partly Cloudy?

• Don't compare yourself to others.

• Stick by your friends no matter what.

• neither

• both

The theme is what the story is trying to teach readers.

• True

• False