Theme Statements

Theme is a message or a lesson.

• True

• False

The theme must be inferred.

• True

• False

Theme should be put into a sentence or "thematic statement".

• True

• False

Independence is necessary to grow up, though it can be scary at times.

• Topic

• Thematic Statement

It is okay to use a "cliche" (an overused, common phrase) as my theme statement.

• True

• False

Theme Statements should not include:

• a universal truth

• a message or lesson

• a cliche

• a motif

Theme Statements should always include absolutes like always or never. (True or False)

A Theme Statement should never give advice to the reader. (True or False)

Which answer is part of a Theme Statement?

• Time heals all wounds.

• Better safe than sorry.

• Look before you leap.

• Love can conquer even the greatest evil.

A Theme Statement must be a complete sentence. (True or False)