Theme Review

What is theme in literature?

• The setting of the story.

• Central idea or message conveyed by the author.

• The sequence of events in the story.

• The main character in the story.

Why is it important to identify the theme in literature?

• To count the number of characters in the story.

• To determine the author's favorite color.

• To understand the underlying message or main idea of the story.

• To identify the font used in the book.

How can you identify the theme in a story?

• Identify the main character in the story.

• Examine the setting and time period of the story.

• Look for the author's biography to understand the theme.

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

What are some common themes found in literature?

• money, success, fame, revenge, family

• happiness, sadness, hope, fear, courage

• war, friendship, nature, adventure, betrayal

• love, death, power, identity, coming of age

Give an example of a story and identify its theme.

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• Cinderella

• Harry Potter

• The Lion and the Mouse

What is the difference between theme and plot?

• The theme is the underlying message or central idea of a story, while the plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

• The theme is the setting or location of a story, while the plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

• The theme is the sequence of events that make up the story, while the plot is the underlying message or central idea of a story.

• The theme is the characters in a story, while the plot is the underlying message or central idea of a story.

Can a story have multiple themes? Why or why not?

• No, because it would dilute the impact of the story.

• Yes

• No, because multiple themes would confuse the readers.

• No, because a story can only have one central theme.

How does the theme of a story relate to the characters and their actions?

• The theme of a story has no impact on the characters' actions.

• The theme of a story is only relevant to the setting, not the characters.

• The theme of a story is determined by the characters' actions.

• The theme of a story provides a central idea or message that influences the characters' actions.

What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

How does identifying the theme enhance your understanding of a story?

• By adding unnecessary complexity to the story.

• By distracting the reader from the main plot.

• By limiting the reader's interpretation of the story.

• By providing a central idea or message that ties together the plot, characters, and events.