Themes in Reading

The theme of a story is the 

• main character

• message about life that the author expresses

• sequence of events

• short summary of what the story is about

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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

• 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother

• small apartment in Marfa, Texas

• Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

• Essie lied to her brother about her identitiy for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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_{Read the following sentence}
Friendship helps people get through hard times 
_{This sentence above is an example of...}

• plot

• character

• main idea

• theme

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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 is an example of theme?

• Love

• Don't forget to feed your gerbil.

• If you stay up all night playing video games, you will be tired.

• Sometimes you have to face your fears in order to conquer them.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which outcome is most likely from a protagonist who learns significant life lessons from hardships faced throughout the novel?

• The protagonist remains unchanged.

• The protagonist becomes less sympathetic.

• The protagonist experiences personal growth.

• The protagonist loses interest in solving their problems.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the theme in the short story where a young protagonist learns the value of honesty after facing numerous challenges.

• Adventure

• Honesty and integrity

• Love and loss

• Coming of age

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which theme is about never giving up even during difficult times?

• honesty

• perseverance

• loyalty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can be inferred about a society in a novel where all books are banned and critical thinking is discouraged?

• The society values educational advancement.

• The society fears the power of knowledge and free thought.

• The society is in a state of technological innovation.

• The society promotes artistic expression.

What does the use of dark and stormy weather typically symbolize in literature?

• Joy and peace

• Confusion and danger

• Clarity and resolution

• Innocence and purity

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a common theme found in dystopian literature?

• The triumph of technology over nature

• The resilience of human spirit in adverse conditions

• The importance of family during holidays

• The simplicity of rural life