Interpreting Themes

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

• the illustrations
• the subject or topic
• the title
• the length of the story 

A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

The best definition of theme is...

• The lesson the author is teaching. 
• The message the author is sending.
• A word that summarizes the story.
• The character's main problem.

What is the main difference between THEME and Main Idea.

• Theme is what the author is trying to say about a topic and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Holes is about bad luck.

• The novel mentions bad luck repeatedly.

• Individuals who appear to have bad luck can change their outcomes or bad luck.

Where can a reader look for themes?

• Characters

• Plot

• Setting

• All of the above.

The theme maybe subtle and hidden within the plot, characters, or setting.

• True

• False