Theme Is Being Implied

Theme is...

• the central idea
• the author's message about life
• the topic of the story
• the dialogue

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A story's theme might be difficult to figure out because...

• the author usually doesn't want us to know it
• it is generally stated directly in the story
• it is usually implied and you have to infer what it is
• it has nothing to do with plot, setting, or characters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does theme add to a story?

• an important message
• humor
• a sense of location
• a happy feeling

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Themes are basically the same as which of the following?

• main ideas
• topics
• morals
• expositions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How might an author best characterize a hero to develop the theme "it is important to be prepared"?

• The hero fights a villain who can control minds
• The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain
• The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces
• The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The topic of a story is...

• what the story is about
• the life lesson the author wants the reader to learn
• the climax
• where and when the story takes place

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of these aspects would be least useful in characterizing a character as greedy?

• He always grabs the last slice of pizza
• He doesn't say "please" or "thank you"
• He never gives to charity
• He won't help his mom pay her medical bills

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A recurring theme

• is very rare
• is love
• is a popular theme that shows up in a lot of stories
• is a special theme that cannot be denied

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is least likely to be a theme in a novel about young people going to war?

• Loss of innocence is the first casualty of violence.
• Stealth bombers aren't worth their high cost.
• Friendship is essential to surviving terrible conflict.
• Violence is rarely the right answer.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If you're not sure what the theme of a story is, you should not ask yourself...

• what happens to the characters in the story?
• what is the title of the story?
• when and where does the story take place?
• what have I gotten myself into?

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2