Theme / Figurative Language

Which is the best definition of theme?

• The main idea of the poem

• The message the author is trying to communicate to the reader

• Vivid details that paint a picture in the reader's mind

• A group of similar ideas

When trying to find theme, you should first...

• Read the title

• Look at the length of the poem

• Find the main idea or topic of the poem

• Look at the pictures

A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

• True

• False

What is the main difference between a TOPIC and THEME?

• Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• You should respect nature.

• Eat cereal for breakfast.

• I like going for walks.

• Pet dogs.

It was July, and the sun

toasted the emerald grass

until it smelled of warmth

and green and life.

It was July, and my heart

soaked up the air warmth

until it sang of joy

and love and life.

How many stanzas are in this poem?

• 4

• 2

• 8

• 6

What is the use of words to create pictures in your mind, appealing to the five senses?

• Imagery

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

WHAT IS THE SYMBOL IN THIS POEM?

"I give to you this red, red rose

That’s newly sprung in June;

May it connect us like a melody

That’s sweetly played in tune."

• rose

• June

• melody

• connection

WHAT IS THE SYMBOL IN THIS POEM?

"Hold on to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly"

• death

• dreams

• life

• bird

Which of the following symbols might represent a fresh start?

• A dove

• A shovel

• Rainbow

• Gold