Theme Vocabulary Practice

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What is theme?

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A unifying idea in a story.

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How is theme related to the plot?

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The plot and theme both develop over the course of a story, and evidence from the plot indicates theme.

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What will help you in determining the theme?

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Thinking about the characters, their problems, and how they respond to those problems.

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Typically authors directly state the theme: True or False?

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False.

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What is it when you have to rank multiple themes in order of importance?

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Theme Hierarchy.

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What does analyzing the setting help with?

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It helps in determining the theme by understanding how it impacts the characters.

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What is a common misconception about themes in literature?

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That authors directly state the theme.

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Why is it important to consider character responses when identifying a theme?

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Character responses reveal their struggles and the underlying message of the story.

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What role does evidence from the plot play in understanding the theme?

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It provides support for identifying and interpreting the theme.

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Can a story have multiple themes?

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Yes, a story can explore multiple themes simultaneously.