Universal Themes

What is the universal theme of A Story of A Warrior Queen?

• Women can't do whatever men can do

• Women can do whatever men can do

• The Golden Rule

• The Silver Rule

If high school had a universal theme, what might it be?

• Treat those the way you want to be treated

• Good vs. Evil

• Coming of Age

• You can't save everyone

In the Avengers series, which universal theme was the most present?

• Competition

• Identity

• Teamwork makes the dream work

• Justice and Judgement

Which of the following is a common theme in literature?

• The importance of wealth

• The struggle between good and evil

• The benefits of technology

• The beauty of nature

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the theme in the following passage: "Despite the harsh conditions, the villagers continued to help one another, showing that even in the darkest times, humanity can shine through."

• The power of community

• The inevitability of suffering

• The importance of wealth

• The beauty of nature

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the theme in the following passage: "The old man sat by the fire, reminiscing about his youth and the choices he had made, realizing that regret was a heavy burden to bear."

• The passage of time

• The importance of wealth

• The beauty of nature

• The inevitability of change

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the theme in the following passage: "As the seasons changed, the once vibrant garden began to wither, reminding the old gardener of the transient nature of life."

• The passage of time

• The importance of wealth

• The beauty of nature

• The inevitability of change

Identify the theme in the following passage: "The young girl, despite her humble beginnings, worked tirelessly and eventually became a renowned scientist, proving that determination can overcome any obstacle."

• The power of perseverance

• The importance of wealth

• The beauty of nature

• The inevitability of change

What is a theme?

• a story line

• the topic/subject

• a universal truth about life and people

• the time and place of an event

Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?

• Authors NEVER use the same theme twice

• Themes only repeat in short stories

• All poems have the same theme

• The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors