Theme Quiz

What is theme in English language arts classes?

• The unifying idea in a work of literature

• The main character's struggles and challenges

• The author's message or lesson

• The plot and important moments in the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How is theme typically inferred by the reader?

• The author explicitly states the theme at the end of the story

• The reader must pick up clues and figure it out

• The main character directly expresses the theme

• The theme is revealed through the setting of the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the first step to figure out the theme?

• Identify the primary theme

• Think about the challenges the main character is facing

• Pay attention to the plot and important moments

• Expand upon the topics in the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In the Hunger Games, what is one of the challenges that Katniss faces?

• Agreeing with the games

• Leaving her family behind

• Having enemies inside the Hunger Games

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the author want the reader to believe in the Hunger Games?

• The importance of family

• The power of love

• The need to stand up for what you believe in

• The struggle for survival

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the term for the ranking of theme in order of importance?

• Theme hierarchy

• Primary theme

• Secondary theme

• Universal theme

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What should themes not have?

• Specific information

• Universal applicability

• Multiple interpretations

• Connection to the plot

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the primary theme in a story?

• The most important theme

• The theme that develops over the course of the story

• The theme tied to important moments in the plot

• The theme that can be applied to multiple stories

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What should readers do along with identifying the primary theme?

• Identify the secondary themes

• Identify the main character's struggles

• Identify the author's message

• Identify the plot and important moments

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How is the plot of a story related to the theme?

• Plot and theme both develop throughout the story.

• The plot can help reveal the theme.

• Important moments in the story are usually tied to the theme.

• All answers are correct.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2