Theme

the moral or message of a story

• theme

• central idea

• setting

• conflict

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• Don't steal.

• Respect your elders.

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be lazy.

• Have as much fun as you can before you die.

• Don't steal.

• Look before you leap.

• Acceptance

• Loyalty

• Compassion

• Hope

The lesson or moral of the story. Example: Honesty or Perseverance

• theme

• suffix

• simile

• synonym

What is the theme of this story?  

• Eat your vegetables.

• Don't brag. Be modest. 

• Don't talk to strangers. 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• Differences

• Family

• Teamwork

• Never give up

• Dreams

• Family

• Never give up

• Trust

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

• how a character is feeling

• a "life lesson" the main character learns

• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand

• the moral of the story

A novel can have more than one theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE