Theme Examples

A theme of a story applies to...

• Everyone

• Just the characters in the story

• Adults

• Just the main character

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A theme is usually...

• One word

• A lesson or advice to live by

• A topic

• About love

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The message the author wants you to take away from a story.

• Conflict

• Plot

• Character

• Theme

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Which of the following is an example of a theme?

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• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

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Which is an example of a theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Missy knew that she would always be grateful.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

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Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

• The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain

• The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance.

• The hero fights a villain that can control minds.

• The hero keeps dreaming of the problems he faces.

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The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the...

• Thesis

• Theme

• Theory

• Thought

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If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement? (these are all themes but only one is a theme for kindness)

• Don't cry over spilled milk.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.

• It is best to face your fears.

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What does a theme add to a story?

• A sense of location

• An important message

• Motivation for a character

• Dialogue for the characters

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A motif is used to ...

• write an essay.

• write a good theme statement.

• characterize a character.

• determine the conflict in the story.

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