Universal Themes in Literature

Which of the following statements best defines theme?

• A them is the Central Idea of the Story; sometimes it is a lesson or message the author wishes to convey.

• A theme is the thesis of the story.

• A Theme is the main idea of the story

• A them is the summary of the story

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Which of the following statements about universal theme is correct?

• Universal theme is used to explain how and why important events happened in a story.

• Universal themes are considered literature.

• Universal themes are themes that a wide range of readers can relate to.

• universal themes are used to describe the writing and style of the writer.

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Which of the following statements describes the differences between theme and universal theme?

• A Theme is the theme of the Story and universal themes are those that can be understood by many readers.

• Themes are used to talk only about positive things in life. Universal themes are used to talk about negative things in life.

• A theme is a person's coming of age story.

• A theme is the central idea found within a story or passage. Universal themes are those that can be understood by many readers.

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