Theme & Setting Quiz

Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?

• The time and place in which a story occurs

• The central idea or message conveyed by the story

• The sequence of events in a story

• The main character's physical appearance

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In a story set during a war, how might the setting impact the theme of survival?

• It provides a backdrop for the characters' daily routines

• It creates a sense of urgency and danger that highlights the theme

• It introduces new characters unrelated to the main plot

• It offers a peaceful environment that contrasts with the theme

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the setting of a dystopian society typically influence the theme of control and freedom?

• It shows the characters' hobbies and interests

• It emphasizes the oppressive nature of the society, reinforcing the theme

• It provides a neutral background for the story

• It distracts from the main plot

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the theme in the following scenario: A story about a young girl who overcomes numerous obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming a scientist.

• The importance of friendship

• The struggle for power

• Perseverance and determination

• The beauty of nature

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the setting of a small, isolated village might impact the theme of community and belonging.

• It highlights the characters' individual achievements

• It emphasizes the close-knit relationships and interdependence among villagers

• It introduces a variety of unrelated subplots

• It provides a backdrop for a fast-paced, action-packed story

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Explain the relationship between the setting of a post-apocalyptic world and the theme of hope and resilience.

• The setting makes the characters' lives easy and comfortable

• The harsh conditions of the setting challenge the characters, highlighting their hope and resilience

• The setting is irrelevant to the theme

• The setting provides comic relief

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• A haunted house

• Love conquers all

• A summer vacation

• A detective solving a mystery

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How might the setting of a bustling city influence the theme of isolation and loneliness?

• It provides numerous opportunities for social interaction

• It contrasts the characters' feelings of isolation with the crowded environment

• It introduces a variety of new characters

• It offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In a story where the setting is a futuristic society with advanced technology, what theme might be explored?

• The beauty of nature

• The impact of technology on human relationships

• The importance of historical events

• The simplicity of rural life

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate how the setting of a remote island might affect the theme of survival and self-reliance.

• It provides easy access to resources and help

• It forces characters to rely on their own skills and ingenuity to survive

• It introduces a variety of modern conveniences

• It offers a safe and secure environment

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking