Development of Theme

What are some techniques for analyzing the development of themes in a literary work?

• Ignoring the symbols and focusing only on the plot

• Identifying recurring symbols and analyzing characters' actions and dialogue

• Analyzing the font and layout of the text

• Counting the number of pages in the book

Provide examples of how a theme can be conveyed through symbolism in literature.

• Symbolism in literature can be used to convey a theme by representing abstract ideas through concrete objects or actions.

• By avoiding the use of any objects or actions

• By using straightforward language and direct descriptions

• By focusing only on the characters' dialogue

How can the author's tone and style contribute to the portrayal of themes in a literary work?

• By using a larger font size and bolding certain words

• By including footnotes and citations throughout the text

• By using a different language than the one the book was originally written in

• By emphasizing or downplaying certain themes, creating a specific atmosphere, and evoking certain emotions in the reader.

What is the definition of a theme in literature?

• The climax of a story

• The physical setting of a story

• The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.

• The protagonist of a story

What is the best definition of THEME?

• universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express. 

• The location and time of the story

• The events that occur in the story

• The author's reason for writing a story

You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...

• evaluating how a character has changed

• sharing a character's experience

• determining how the conflict has resolved

• ALL of the above

What are some ways theme can be developed?

• Characterization

• Word Choice

• Structure

• All of the above and more

What is the theme of the story?

• Do not judge a book by its cover; appearances can be deceiving; size isn't everything.

• Be thankful for the things that you receive.

• You get more bees with honey than with vinegar; it's more fun to share.

• Winning isn't everything; cheaters never prosper.

A story can have more than one theme.

• true

• false

Alan had very few responsibilities, but one of them was to clean his room. It did not take long, but Alan still didn't like doing it. One day Alan thought of a way to save some time. Rather than putting everything neatly back in its place, he decided to just throw all the stuff on the floor into his closet. His mom would think that he had cleaned his room, and it would only take a fraction of the time. Alan was pleased with himself for thinking of this brilliant idea. He figured that this would save a lot of time and energy. The next time his room got messy, he piled everything up in the closet and the pile grew. It grew and grew. Then Alan's friend Steve called. "Alan, everyone is playing baseball at the park. Do you want to play too?" Alan loved baseball. "That sounds great, Steve. I'll be right there." Alan went to grab his baseball mitt when he realized that it wasn't in its usual place. Alan thought to himself, I guess it's in the closet. When he opened up the closet door, he was faced with a huge, unnavigable mess, some of which poured out as he opened the door. Alan began digging through the pile in a frantic attempt to find his mitt. He dug and dug, and as he dug his room got messier and messier. Soon his room was the messiest that it had ever been, and he still hadn't found his mitt. Alan sighed in despair. By the time he found his mitt, the boys had long concluded their game and Alan had hours of cleaning ahead of him before he'd be allowed to leave.

• Treat others as you wish to be treated; what goes around, comes around.

• A thing worth doing is worth doing correctly; cutting corners comes at a cost; it is better to do a thing once the right way then many times the wrong way.

• Give credit where credit is due; a good relationship has to have some give and take.

• Do not criticize things that are dear to others, particularly if they are not seeking your criticism