Exploring Theme, Perspective, and Motivation

What is the definition of the word "theme" in a story?

• The main character's name

• The central message or lesson of the story

• The setting of the story

• The author's name

Read the following passage: "Lily always helped her friends with their homework. She believed that sharing knowledge made everyone smarter." What is the theme of this passage?

• Friendship is important

• Sharing knowledge is valuable

• Homework is difficult

• Lily is a good student

What does the word "perspective" mean in a story?

• The time and place of the story

• The point of view from which the story is told

• The main event in the story

• The author's writing style

Read the following passage: "Tom saw the rain as a chance to jump in puddles, while his sister saw it as a reason to stay inside and read." What is Tom's perspective on the rain?

• He dislikes the rain

• He sees it as an opportunity for fun

• He thinks it's a reason to stay indoors

• He is afraid of the rain

What does the word "motivation" mean in a story?

• The reason why a character acts in a certain way

• The place where the story happens

• The main problem in the story

• The ending of the story

Read the following passage: "Sarah practiced the piano every day because she wanted to play in the school concert." What is Sarah's motivation for practicing the piano?

• She wants to impress her friends

• She enjoys playing the piano

• She wants to play in the school concert

• She has nothing else to do

Read the following passage: "Jack was determined to win the race. He trained every morning, rain or shine, because he wanted to prove to himself that he could do it." What is the theme of this passage?

• Winning is everything

• Hard work and determination lead to success

• Races are fun

• Jack is a fast runner

Read the following passage: "Emma always saw the best in people, even when they made mistakes. She believed everyone deserved a second chance." What is Emma's perspective on people?

• People are always right

• People never change

• Everyone deserves a second chance

• Mistakes are unforgivable

Read the following passage: "Ben wanted to be the best soccer player on his team. He practiced every day and watched videos of professional players to learn new techniques." What is Ben's motivation for practicing soccer?

• He wants to be the best player on his team

• He likes watching videos

• He has nothing else to do

• He wants to make new friends

Read the following passage: "Anna loved animals and wanted to become a veterinarian. She volunteered at the local animal shelter to gain experience and help the animals in need." What is the theme of this passage?

• Volunteering is a waste of time

• Helping animals is rewarding

• Animals are difficult to care for

• Anna dislikes animals