Theme Review and Practice

Your past does not determine the person you can become in the future.

This sentence is most likely an example of:

• main idea

• summary

• theme

• topic

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a theme?

• a topic of a passage

• a unifying idea about life

• the main idea of the selection

• a summary that includes the major plot points

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• Friendship

• Friendships can teach you important life long lessons.

• Sonja and Mariel were no longer friends due to a big misunderstanding.

• First Jean forgot to study, then he asked to cheat off his friend's test, the teacher caught them, and Jean received a zero.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following could be a theme in a story?

• "Fear, you don't own me!”

• Some people are scared of heights.

• Self-esteem is something that is lacking in a lot of preteens.

• You should find your own self worth instead of relying on other people's opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is typically the focus when identifying the theme of a story?

• The specific actions of the main character.

• The overall message or underlying meaning of the story.

• The detailed description of the setting.

• The dialogue between characters.

Answer explanation

The overall message or underlying meaning of the story is typically the focus when identifying the theme of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The theme of a story is often not directly stated but can be inferred by:

• The descriptions of the setting.

• The actions and decisions of the characters.

• The length of the story.

• The title of the story only.

Answer explanation

The theme of a story can be inferred by the actions and decisions of the characters, as they often reflect the underlying message or moral of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a theme in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The setting of the story.

• The moral or lesson of the story.

• The list of characters in the story.

Answer explanation

A theme in literature refers to the moral or lesson of the story, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Themes in literature are important because they:

• Provide a simple summary of the plot.

• Help readers connect the story to broader, universal ideas.

• Focus only on the entertainment aspect of the story.

• Are explicitly stated to avoid confusion.

Answer explanation

Themes in literature are important because they help readers connect the story to broader, universal ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

• What the story is about

• The topic of the text

• A message the author is trying to get across to the reader

• Where and when the story happens

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10