Theme Collage

The video tutorial explains the concept of themes in literature, highlighting that themes are the underlying messages or morals of a story. It introduces key story elements: setting, characters, and plot, which help identify themes. The tutorial uses the story of 'The Lion and the Mouse' to illustrate these concepts, showing how the lion's initial dismissal of the mouse's potential leads to a lesson in kindness and not underestimating others. The story's analysis reveals themes of kindness and the importance of not underestimating the small and less powerful.

What is a theme in literature?

• The main character of the story

• The underlying message or lesson

• The setting of the story

• The climax of the plot

Which story element is NOT mentioned as a clue to identify the theme?

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Plot

• Characters

In the story of 'The Lion and the Mouse,' what does the mouse promise the lion?

• To find him food

• To be his friend

• To help him someday

• To leave him alone

What action does the mouse take to help the lion?

• He distracts the hunters

• He roars loudly

• He gnaws the ropes

• He calls for help

What is one of the themes identified in 'The Lion and the Mouse'?

• Strength is everything

• Do not underestimate the small

• Never trust strangers

• Always be brave