Theme Review

True or False: Theme and Genre are the same thing.

• True, theme and genre are the same

• False, theme and genre are NOT the same

Answer explanation

Genre and theme are not the same, but often get confused. Genre is a type of song, movie, or book while theme is the main idea that shares a truth about human nature and/or society.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best describes a theme?

• The plot of the story

• A recurring idea or message in a story

• The main character in the story

• The setting of the story

Answer explanation

Thought the setting, main character, and the plot are connected to discovering the theme of the story, the theme is the main idea throughout the story. The theme drives the plot of the story forward, and is the motivation for the characters in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

True or False: A story can have multiple themes.

• False, a story can only have one theme

• True, a story can have multiple themes

Answer explanation

Though there might be one theme that sticks out to you most when you read a story, an author can use more than one theme to enhance the story and teach the reader multiple messages.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

• a specific character's name

• a "life lesson" the main character learns
• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
• the moral of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Type an example of theme.

Answer explanation

Some examples that were talked about yesterday were:

self-discovery

overcoming challenges

heartbreak

celebration

empowerment

war and peace

love

sacrifice

survical

good vs. evil

deception

heroism

suffering

coming of age

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2