Themes or Lessons Learned

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis
• summary
• theme
• plot

A story can have more than one theme.

• true
• false

How do you support the validity of a theme?

• text evidence
• summarizing
• you can't
• using the plot

Can shows and movies on TV have themes?

• No, only books can.
• TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.
• They can have themes just like books can.
• They are the only literary works that can have themes.

Where can a reader find the theme in MOST stories?

• It stated directly in the text.

• A character tells you.

• The reader must understand what the character has learned and infer the theme.

• Books or movies do not have themes.

Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• sharing with others is caring
• money is the root of all evil
• hard work pays off
• love

The theme of a text is its

• summary
• message
• point of view
• answer

Why can't trust be a theme?

• There's nothing to learn about it.
• Trust is a theme
• It's only one word, which is a topic.

If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Friendship lasts forever.
• Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.
• Money is the root of all evil.

If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Respect your elders.
• Always help others in need.
• It's important to have courage to express individuality.
• Respect the ideas of others.