Infer Multiple Themes

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Respect

• Shrek saved Fiona from the dragon.

• Your past does not define you.

• Courage

A story can have multiple themes.

• True

• False

Theme is typically ______________ by the reader.

• deduced

• indefinite

• inferred

• fixed

A novel can have more than one theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The sentence above is an example of a _________________.

• plot

• character

• main idea

• theme

What is a possible theme for the short film? (choose all that apply)

• Think through your choices before you act.

• Don't be afraid of bullies.

• You can't please everyone so just be true to yourself.

• Fears are overcome by facing them.

What is a possible theme for the short film? (choose all that apply)

• The key to happiness is getting what you want.

• Successful people keep trying even when they fail.

• Use your resources to be successful.

• Not everyone is who they seem.

A novel can have more than one theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The sentence above is an example of a _________________.

• plot

• character

• main idea

• theme

Themes are universal (unifying) because...

• authors add them to make their writing more powerful

• all humans share common experiences

• the stories go on forever

• the entire universe enjoys them