Theme Statement Review

Which statement is a theme?

• Be cautious of who you meet in the woods.

• If you underestimate someone, then you might find yourself in danger.

Which statement is a theme?

• Always be careful when you open the door.

• In life, the assumptions we make could be wrong.

Which statement is a theme?

• If you are prepared for any situation, then you will be able to face anything.

• Always be prepared for situations because you don't know which situation you might be in.

Which statement is a theme?

• If you are too trusting of others, you may be fooled by them.

• Be cautious of strangers.

Which statement is a theme?

• Always prepare for the worst and be happy when it doesn't happen.

• In life, you won't be able to control all your circumstances.

Which statement is a theme?

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

• If you judge someone before knowing them, then you may miss a chance to make a new friend.

Which statement is a theme?

• If you aren't careful, then you may be taken advantage of.

• Be cautious of your surroundings and don't open the door for random people like Grandmom did.

Which of the following are clues to theme? (Check all that apply.)

• Plot

• Title

• Characters

• Setting

• Tone

True or False?

Theme statements SHOULD have character names in them.

• True

• False

True or False?

Theme statements should be SPECIFIC to the story, NOT general statements that apply to everyone's life.

• True

• False