8th Grade Theme Review

What is a theme in literature?

• A single word

• The central idea or insight of a work

• The purpose of a work

• The conflict in a story

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a theme?

• Applicable to humans in general

• Expressed in a single word

• A revelation about human nature

• The writer's view of the world

What should you identify first to determine the theme of a story?

• The setting

• The plot, characterization, and primary conflict

• The author's biography

• The book's title

In the example of "Little Red Riding Hood," which of the following is a theme?

• Stranger danger

• Warnings

• Do not talk to strangers

• Obedience

Which of the following is a topic, not a theme, in "Little Red Riding Hood"?

• Listen to your inner voice

• Obey your parents

• Stranger danger

• Do not talk to strangers

What is NOT a theme according to the document?

• The moral of the story

• The writer's view of the world

• A revelation about human nature

• Applicable to humans in general

Why should you not confuse the topic with the theme?

• Topics are more detailed

• Themes are specific to the story

• Topics are general ideas, while themes convey deeper insights

• Themes are expressed in single words

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Warnings

• The purpose of a work

• Obey your parents

• The conflict in a story