Theme Statement Quiz

What is the theme of a story?

• Plot summary

• Character names

• Author's biography

• Underlying message or main idea

How can you identify the theme of a story?

• Identify the main conflict in the story.

• Analyze the central message or underlying meaning of the story.

• Count the number of characters in the story.

• Look for the author's biography.

What is a theme statement?

• A theme statement is a concise sentence that expresses the main idea or message of a literary work.

• A theme statement is a statement made by the reader about their personal interpretation of the work's theme.

• A theme statement is a statement made by the author about the theme of the work.

• A theme statement is a long paragraph that summarizes the entire plot of a literary work.

Which of the following is an example of a theme statement?

• The main idea or message of a literary work.

• A theme statement is a summary of the plot.

• A theme statement is a specific event in a story.

• A theme statement is a character's name.

Why is it important to write a theme statement?

• To summarize the main idea or message of a piece of writing.

• To make the writing longer

• To waste time

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is NOT a subtopic of theme statement?

• Conclusion

• Evidence

• Body

• Introduction

What should a theme statement focus on?

• Main idea or central message

• Specific details and examples

• Minor characters and subplots

• Plot twists and surprises

Which of the following is an example of a theme statement?

• A theme statement is a specific event in a story.

• A theme statement is a character's name.

• The main idea or message of a literary work.

• A theme statement is a summary of the plot.

What does a theme statement help you do?

• Summarize the plot of a literary work.

• Analyze the characters in a literary work.

• Identify the author's writing style in a literary work.

• Identify the main message or central idea of a literary work.

Which of the following is NOT a step in writing a theme statement?

• Developing a thesis statement

• Identifying the main idea

• Analyzing the text

• Creating an outline