Pick the best example of a theme

Sometimes you have to overcome challenges to meet your goals.

Which of these questions can help you find the theme of a story?

How did the protagonist change?

Is the story fiction or non-fiction?

Which question does Mr. Ryan want you to ask yourself when thinking about theme?

What is the story REALLY about?

How does theme differ from plot in a story?

The theme differs from the plot in a story by focusing on the underlying message or main idea rather than the sequence of events.

The theme is the same as the plot in a story.

The theme is the characters in a story.

The theme is the sequence of events in a story.

Identify possible ways an author presents theme in a literary work.

Through feelings of the main character

Through conversations of the characters

Actions and events in the story

Explain the difference between a theme and a topic in literature.

A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work, while a topic is the subject matter or specific issue that is addressed in the work.

A theme is the plot of a literary work, while a topic is the character development.

A theme is the specific issue addressed in a literary work, while a topic is the underlying message or main idea of the work.

A theme is the subject matter of a literary work, while a topic is the emotional response it evokes.

Wind whipped at Vanessa, Mo and Jaime's faces as they trudged up the mountain. "Do you have the ice samples?" Vanessa questioned Mo again." Why don't you carry them the rest of the way?" he responded irritably. Mo was digging into his backpack to retrieve the samples when suddenly, a gust of wind snatched them out of his hands, sending them tumbling down the mountain. "If we lose those, this was all for nothing!" Vanessa cried. The wind roared angrily, churning flakes of snow that had newly begun to fall. How far had the samples gone? The three scientists stared at each other in horrified silence. "I'll go back for them," Jaime spoke up quietly. Vanessa and Mo looked at Jaime. He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack. "I'll go," he said louder. Which sentence from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "Courage can be found in the people you least expect it"?

"He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack."

"'Why don't you carry them the rest of the way?'" he responded irritably.

"The wind roared angrily, churning flakes of snow that had newly begun to fall."

"How far had the samples gone?"

Marta was stumped. She had turned the details of the case over and over in her head, trying to figure out the answer. The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without leaving any trace or fingerprints. Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague. "I wonder…" she thought. Hesitantly, Marta typed the details of the case into the device's keyboard. It whirred and spat out a list of similar cases and how they'd been solved. Reading through the information, Marta was amazed. She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find answer! With new respect, she rushed off. Which detail from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "technology can have good effects"?

"She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find her answer!"

"The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without any trace or fingerprints."

"Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague."

"Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts."

Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it. Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.

Some goals are too hard to achieve, even if you try many times.

You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.

When you achieve a goal, you shouldn't brag about it.

What is the definition of theme?

A universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express.

Events that occur within the story

Author's reason for writing the story

The following are all examples of themes except:

Janice ended up losing the big game, but learned how to face failure.

Nature can be a place of calm and comfort.

One must sometimes face difficult times to appreciate the good times.

True wealth is having family and friends who are filled with love and support.

Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

B) The underlying message or main idea

A) The sequence of events in the story

How can an author convey the theme of a story?

A) Through the actions and decisions of characters

B) By explicitly stating it in the introduction

D) Through the use of metaphors only

What question might help you identify the theme of a story?

C) How does the main character change?

A) What is the main character's name?

B) What is the setting of the story?

D) What is the author's favorite color?

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

B) The importance of friendship

Theme Analysis

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which theme best represents the story of the Bolds?

The importance of honesty

The struggle for survival in nature

The value of family and belonging

The challenges of space exploration

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What lesson do the Bolds learn by the end of the story?

That it's better to live in the wild

That honesty is the best policy

The importance of adapting to change

The strength of community and teamwork

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the story of the Bolds suggest about the concept of family?

That family is defined by biological relations

That family can only consist of humans

That family is whoever you choose to care for and support

That family traditions are the most important aspect

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Theme is...

One single word

The moral of the story

The central, controlled idea of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

Norma's actions cost Arthur his life.

"Button, Button" theme

First impressions aren't always right.

"The Landlady" summary

Being greedy can actually be very costly

"Button, Button" summary

Hostess's actions cost Billy his life.

"The Landlady" theme

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Theme is also...

The purpose of the writing

The idea the author wishes to convey about the subject

Always easy to find

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

True or False: The theme is usually directly stated in the story by the author.

True

False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Theme Analysis

Which theme best represents the story of the Bolds?

What lesson do the Bolds learn by the end of the story?

What does the story of the Bolds suggest about the concept of family?

Theme is...

Match the following

Theme is also...

True or False: The theme is usually directly stated in the story by the author.

Pick the best example of a theme

Which of these questions can help you find the theme of a story?

Which of these could be considered the theme of The Three Little Pigs?

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