Thematic Message

Which rule does this theme statement break: Spider-Man has to sacrifice his personal life to be a better hero.

• Rule #1: Themes are not morals.

• Rule #2: Themes are not cliches.

• Rule #3: Themes are not central ideas.

• Rule #4: Themes do not use absolute words/

What is the best way to fix this theme statement: Allowing past grudges to continue always leads to bad outcomes.

• Johnny and Daniel's past grudges lead to bad outcomes.

• Letting past grudges continue will always affect your life.

• Leave the past behind you and live in the moment.

• Letting past grudges continue can negatively affect your life.

Select ALL of the examples of thematic concepts

• True friendships require patience and determination.

• Overcoming adversity

• Friendship; companionship

• Being patient with others can lead to forming strong bonds.

Select only the answers that are examples of strong themes.

• Emotional loss; pain

• All pain will eventually heal when given time.

• Time heals all wounds.

• Pain will eventually heal when given time.

What is the theme of a text?

• a universal message

• the main idea

• a topic

• author's purpose

Which one is NOT a theme in "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?"

• Money doesn't buy happiness.

• It's never too late to do the right thing.

• It's important to learn from past mistakes.

• Courage comes from facing one's fears.

Which of the following is not one of the steps to writing a thematic statement?

• Write a statement about the author's beliefs about the topic

• Determine what the author believes about one of the topics.

• Brainstorm a list of topics found in the text.

• Google themes in the text you are reading.

Which of the following is true about theme?

• There is usually only one theme in a story.

• The theme makes the story meaningful.

• The theme is stated at the end of a story.

• The theme is obvious.

A thematic statement is...

• two opposing forces that balance each other out

• the introduction of characters, setting, etc.

• A life lesson or message we get from the story

• a topic or subject of a story

Which of these is the best example of a thematic statement

• Hunger Games is about freedom

• One should always stand up for their loved ones, even if it means sacrificing everything

• freedom

• Katniss must fight for her life to survive the Hunger Games