Theme vs Summary

What is the main idea or message of a story called?

• Narrative arc

• Main plot

• Character development

• Central theme or moral

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which term refers to a brief statement that tells the main events of a story?

• narrative

• synopsis

• summary

• outline

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Identify the term that focuses on the underlying meaning or message of a story.

• setting

• plot

• theme

• character

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is a concise description of the main events in a story called?

• overview

• summary

• recap

• synopsis

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which term emphasizes the central idea or concept that the author wants to convey?

• key point

• main idea

• primary thought

• core notion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is a short version of the main events in a story called?

• synopsis

• recap

• summary

• outline

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which term highlights the key points or ideas in a story?

• plot

• theme

• setting

• character

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Identify the term that captures the essence of a story in a few words.

• abridgment

• outline

• synopsis

• summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the central topic or subject of a story called?

• Narrative

• Theme

• Plotline

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which term provides a general overview of the main events in a story?

• theme

• setting

• plot

• characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5