Theme & Central Idea Quiz

What is an objective summary?

• What the story is about

• The topic of the text

• A brief account of the text mentioning only facts not opinions

• A brief account of the text mentioning the readers opinions of what they've read

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is a theme in literature?

• The main character of a story

• A series of events in a story

• The underlying message or lesson of a story

• The setting of a story

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can the central idea of a passage be best summarized?

• By focusing on the most exciting part of the passage

• By describing the main character in detail

• By explaining the main point the author wants to communicate

• By listing all the events in the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following best describes how a theme develops in a story?

• Through the title of the story alone

• Through the actions, dialogues, and experiences of its characters

• Through the description of the setting only

• Through the narrator's direct statements to the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the difference between a theme and a central idea?

• A theme is the setting of the story, while a central idea is the plot.

• A theme is the lesson or message, while a central idea is the main point or summary of a text.

• A theme is the list of characters, while a central idea is the climax of the story.

• There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• A story set in a futuristic city

• The importance of honesty in relationships

• A character who learns to fly

• A detailed description of a haunted house

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When summarizing the central ideas of a text, what should you focus on?

• The names of all the characters and places

• Every event that happens in the story in detail

• The main points and arguments made by the author

• The opinions of the reader about the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which technique is NOT useful in analyzing how a theme develops in a story?

• Identifying symbols and motifs

• Tracking changes in the main character's beliefs or actions

• Counting the number of pages in each chapter

• Examining conflicts and their resolutions

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is it important to identify the theme of a story?

• To understand the author's purpose and the deeper message being conveyed.

• Identifying the theme is only necessary for academic analysis, not for casual reading.

• Themes are irrelevant; focusing on the plot and characters is more important.

• It helps readers memorize the story better, nothing more.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the meaning of the word "convey"?

• to make known or get an idea across

• to introduce

• to explain in great detail

• to state an opinion of someone or something

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4