Central Ideas & Theme in Literature Quiz

What is the main difference between the theme and central idea of a story?

• The theme is what happens in the story, and the central idea is the moral.

• The central idea is what the story is mostly about, and the theme is the deeper message.

• The theme is a summary of the plot, and the central idea is about characters.

• The theme and central idea are the same.

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Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?

• The impact of technology on society

• The quest for self-identity

• A specific historical event

• The benefits of a specific political system

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How can you identify a theme in a story?

• By looking at the setting

• By noting the main character’s name

• By analyzing the main conflict and character development

• By reading the conclusion only

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Which of the following is a correct use of textual evidence to support a theme?

• The setting is described as bleak, which shows the theme of despair.

• The character is sad, so the theme must be sadness.

• The plot of the story is long, so the theme is about time.

• The character has no challenges, so the theme is peace.

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What is the difference between a theme and a moral?

• The theme is the lesson learned, and the moral is the message the author wants to communicate.

• The theme is a complex idea, while the moral is a simple lesson.

• The theme tells the story’s plot, and the moral gives a lesson.

• The theme and moral are exactly the same thing.

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Theme can only be found in the plot of a story.

• True

• False

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A story can have more than one theme.

• True

• False

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Symbols, like an object or color, can help reveal a story's theme.

• True

• False

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Theme is always the same in every culture.

• True

• False

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In poetry, the theme is often expressed more directly than in prose.

• True

• False

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