Understanding Theme in Literature

What is a 'Theme' in literature?

• A) The main character

• B) The central idea or message

• C) The setting

• D) The plot

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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

Fill in the blank: In literature, the _____ is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey.

• plot

• theme

• character

• setting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of 'Theme'?

• A) The main character in a story

• B) The setting of a story

• C) The moral or lesson taught through a story

• D) The plot of a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The theme of a story is the ______ or lesson that is taught through a story.

• character

• setting

• moral

• plot

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Fill in the blank: _______ is beautiful, but not free from struggles.

• Change

• Adoption

• Bravery

• Family

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What theme is suggested by the statement 'Bravery comes in many forms'?

• Acceptance

• Courage

• Family

• Change

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Fill in the blank: Family is important, but it is okay to have _______.

• Courage

• Boundaries

• Acceptance

• Struggles

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Fill in the blank: _______ is hard.

• Change

• Family

• Courage

• Acceptance

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Fill in the blank: Don't judge a book by its _______.

• Cover

• Content

• Title

• Author

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Fill in the blank: Bravery comes in many _______.

• Forms

• Shapes

• Sizes

• Colors

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4