Theme

What is the theme of a literary work?

• The main idea or underlying meaning

• The sequence of events

• The setting and time period

• The characters involved

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?

• A recurring subject or idea

• A detailed character description

• A specific plot twist

• A type of conflict

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In the sentence 'The theme of the story is perseverance,' what does 'theme' mean?

• The central topic or idea

• The main character

• The setting

• The conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence best illustrates the theme of friendship?

• John and Mike helped each other through tough times.

• The sun set over the horizon.

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The car was red and shiny.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the difference between a theme and a motif?

• A theme is the central idea, while a motif is a recurring element.

• A motif is the central idea, while a theme is a recurring element.

• They are the same thing.

• A theme is a character, while a motif is a setting.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of a universal theme?

• Love conquers all

• The car is blue

• The dog barks

• The sun rises in the east

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How can a theme be identified in a text?

• By analyzing the characters' actions and the plot

• By counting the number of pages

• By looking at the cover design

• By checking the publication date

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What role does theme play in a story?

• It provides deeper meaning and insight

• It determines the length of the story

• It sets the physical location

• It lists the characters' names

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following statements is true about themes?

• Themes are often implied rather than stated directly

• Themes are always explicitly stated

• Themes are irrelevant to the story

• Themes are only found in poetry

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In literary analysis, why is identifying the theme important?

• It helps understand the author's message

• It reveals the author's favorite color

• It shows the number of chapters

• It indicates the book's price

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2