Theme and Character Development

What is a person or animal which takes part in the action of a story called?

• Narrator

• Character

• Conflict

• Plot

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What is theme in literature?

• A topic of the story.

• The central idea(s) of a story.

• The subjects linked to the characters' development.

• A message that can be read directly from the story.

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What is an example of a theme?

• Planet Earth is round.

• Friendship

• Freedom vs love

• Money

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Can themes be interpreted differently from a reader to another?

• Yes, depending on the reader's perspective and background.

• No, theme are always the same for everyone.

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The central, main character of a story is called the ____________.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Antagoniser

• Instigator

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The character who opposes the main character is called the __________.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Dynamic Character

• Instigator

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How can characters help develop the theme of a story?

• Characters can develop the theme of a story through their names and descriptions.

• Characters can develop the theme of a story through their physical appearance.

• Characters can develop the theme of a story through their thoughts and feelings.

• Characters can develop the theme of a story through their actions, dialogue, and relationships with other characters.

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Give an example of a character who undergoes a significant change that contributes to the development of the theme.

• Harry Potter from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series

• Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

• Frodo Baggins from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings

• Katniss Everdeen from Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games

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Describe the relationship between character development and theme development in a story.

• Character development and theme development are interconnected in a story.

• Theme development is more important than character development in a story.

• Character development and theme development have no relationship in a story.

• Character development is more important than theme development in a story.

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How can a character's dialogue contribute to the development of the theme?

• By including humorous or entertaining dialogue that does not relate to the theme.

• By revealing the character's thoughts, beliefs, and emotions.

• By describing the character's physical appearance and clothing choices.

• By providing background information about the character's family history.

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