Theme/Theme Statements

Theme/Theme Statements

Assessment

Flashcard

English

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.9, RL.7.2, RL.8.2

+4

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme statement?

Back

A theme statement is a complete sentence that expresses the central idea or message of a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is 'Friendship' a theme statement?

Back

No, 'Friendship' is just a word; a theme statement should be a complete thought.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Themes are often cliche such as, 'Actions speak louder than words.'

Back

False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a theme statement?

Back

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

Back

True

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? 'The little boy lied to his mother.'

Back

Correct, this is a specific action, not a theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can be inferred from the statement: 'War often traumatizes those who experience its horrors.'?

Back

This statement reflects a theme about the psychological impact of war.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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