Themes in Literature

What is a theme in literature?

• A detailed description of a character's appearance

• The central idea or message in a story

• The setting where the story takes place

• The sequence of events in a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• The color of the protagonist's eyes

• The importance of friendship

• The number of chapters in a book

• The time period in which the story is set

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can a reader identify a theme in a story?

• By counting the number of pages

• By analyzing the main character's actions and decisions

• By looking at the book's cover design

• By reading the author's biography

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is identifying the theme important for understanding a story?

• It helps to memorize the author's name.

• It provides insight into the deeper meaning of the story.

• It allows the reader to skip chapters.

• It reveals the number of pages in the book.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2