Identifying Theme

"Even in this gloom hope gleams again... The accursed darkness itself has been a cloak to us."

• Help can come form unexpected places

• The most meaningful gift is showing that you care

• Relationships are more powerful than weapons & violence

• It can be hard to know whom to trust

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"I'll get there, if I leave everything but my bones behind," said Sam. "And I'll carry Mr. Frodo up myself, if it breaks my back and heart."

• It is important to carry on even in the face of obstacles

• The most meaningful gift is showing that you care

• Good things stand out only next to bad things

• Some things cannot be understood through logic alone

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She looked around at the stars, the moon, the trees. These were things she could count on.

• Nature can be a source of courage and comfort

• You must name the things that frighten you

• Progress is based on the work of others

• Think for yourself

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The things we do are like monuments... Only instead of being made of stone, they're made out of the memories people have of you.

• Our actions can influence people for a long time

• Good things stand out only next to bad things

• Not being able to talk about something can be a burden

• Relationships are more powerful than weapons & violence

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What are some techniques or strategies for identifying the theme of a story?

• Analyzing characters, setting, plot, symbols, motifs, and author's message

• Ignoring the details and focusing only on the dialogue

• Asking the author directly for the theme

• Counting the number of pages in the book

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Why is it important to identify the theme of a story?

• To focus on the punctuation and grammar used in the work.

• To memorize the plot and characters of the work.

• To analyze the quality of writing.

• To understand the underlying message or purpose of the work.

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How can you find a theme in a piece of literature?

• By looking at the font style used in the story

• By analyzing the punctuation used in the story

• By counting the number of characters in the story

• By identifying repeated words, scenarios, and emotions

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What is the definition of theme in literature?

• The central idea or message conveyed by a literary work.

• The physical setting of a literary work.

• The sequence of events in a literary work.

• The main character in a literary work.

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True or False: Every story every written or told has a theme

• TRUE

• FALSE

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How does the theme of man versus nature appear in literature?

• Characters struggling against natural forces or environments

• Nature being portrayed as weak and easily conquered

• Man-made structures overpowering natural elements

• Characters embracing natural forces and environments

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