Topic vs Theme

a word or short phrase

• Topic

• Theme

what the author believes about a topic

• Topic

• Theme

Love is the most powerful force for good in the universe.

• Topic

• Theme

narrow and specific

• Topic

• Theme

What is the best definition of THEME?

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

• The author's reason for writing a story

• The message the reader wants to give.

• The main idea in literary analysis.

What is the best definition of THEME?

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

• location and time of the story

• events that occur in the story

• author's reason for writing a story

What is the definition of theme?

• how an author reveals a character's traits

• time and place a story takes place

• character vs. self

• author's message about life or human nature

If you work all the time, you might miss out on more important things in life.

• Topic

• Theme

Good vs. Evil

• Topic

• Theme

a broad concept or idea

• Topic

• Theme