Theme Examples

Which of the themes do you feel is the central idea of the book?

• Importance of family

• Importance of friendship

• Stereotypes are unfair and harmful

• Any of these could be argued as the central idea of the book

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True or false:There can only be one theme in a story

• True

• False

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Which of the following is an example of a theme in literature?

• The setting of a story in a haunted house

• The plot involving a treasure hunt

• The moral lesson that honesty is the best policy

• The main character is a detective

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What are 3 examples of theme?

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Which of the following themes and non-themes are correctly paired?

• Theme: A detailed description of a character's appearance - Non-theme: Friendship endures through hardship

• Theme: Good versus evil - Non-theme: The story takes place in a futuristic city

• Theme: The setting of a small town - Non-theme: Perseverance leads to success

• Theme: The plot revolves around a mystery - Non-theme: Hope can be found even in dark times

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Which statement best represents a theme?

• The protagonist learns to trust others

• Trusting others can lead to personal growth and strong relationships

• The story is set in a bustling metropolis

• The main character has a pet dog named Max

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Which of the following best contrasts a theme with a non-theme?

• Theme: The importance of being oneself - Non-theme: The story is told from a first-person perspective

• Theme: The story takes place during the summer - Non-theme: Learning to forgive others

• Theme: The protagonist has blue eyes - Non-theme: Evil is defeated by good

• Theme: The plot involves a journey to another planet - Non-theme: Unity is strength

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Which of the following is a theme rather than a plot detail?

• The hero embarks on a quest to find a magical artifact

• The story is set in a war-torn country

• Overcoming adversity strengthens character

• The villain is defeated in a dramatic battle

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Choose the option that correctly identifies a theme and a non-theme.

• Theme: The detailed map of the fantasy world - Non-theme: Wisdom often comes with age

• Theme: The power of friendship - Non-theme: The story includes a talking animal

• Theme: The narrative includes a great war - Non-theme: Justice will prevail

• Theme: The protagonist is an orphan - Non-theme: Greed leads to downfall

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Which of the following statements is true about themes in literature?

• Themes are specific to the events of the plot

• Themes are universal morals or lessons found in a text

• Themes must be explicitly stated by the author

• Themes are only found in the beginning of a story

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