What do you know about theme?

What is the definition of "theme" in literature?

• The central idea or message conveyed by a literary work.
• The physical setting of a literary work.
• The sequence of events in a literary work.
• The main character in a literary work.

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of identifying a theme in a story?

• To determine the setting of the story.
• To analyze the plot structure of the story.
• To identify the main characters in the story.
• To understand the underlying message of the story.

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In "The Tortoise and the Hare," the theme of "slow and steady wins the race" conveys the idea that:

• Natural talent is the key to success.
• Speed is the most important factor in winning.
• Perseverance and consistency are more important than speed or talent.
• Taking shortcuts is the best strategy.

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What should readers consider when identifying the theme of a story?

• Setting, plot, and conflict
• Author's biography, genre, and tone
• The actions and experiences of the characters.

• Point of view, dialogue, and foreshadowing

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In the story of "Cinderella," what could be a potential theme?

• The importance of glass slippers.

• The value of kindness and inner beauty.

• The need for a fairy godmother.

• The superiority of pumpkins as a mode of transportation.

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Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

• Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

• A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.

• a fear of heights

• "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dogs, too!"

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A theme should always be written as... (a)  

• q sentence or statement
• q phrase
• one or two words
• ac brief summary of 5-8 sentences. 

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Unlike a universal theme of literature, a theme statement (a)  

• can be expressed in one word
• always shows the setting
• is always stated directly in the te
• cannot be just one word

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Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

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The theme only applies to the characters in the story. It means nothing to the reader.

• True

• False

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