Understanding Themes in Stories

What is the primary difference between a theme and a topic in a story?

• A theme is a character, while a topic is a setting.

• A theme is the main character's name, while a topic is the plot.

• A theme is the underlying message, while a topic is a subject matter.

• A theme is the title of the story, while a topic is the author's name.

Which of the following is NOT a step in identifying a theme in a story?

• Picking a topic and writing a sentence about the author's belief.

• Writing a summary of the story.

• Creating a list of topics related to the story.

• Choosing a text to read.

In the story of 'The Three Little Pigs', which topic is used to identify the theme?

• Love

• Hard work

• Friendship

• Courage

What does the author believe about hard work in 'The Three Little Pigs'?

• Hard work leads to failure.

• Hard work always pays off.

• Hard work is only for the weak.

• Hard work is unnecessary.

What is the final step in creating a theme from a story?

• Changing the story's ending.

• Adding more topics to the list.

• Removing 'the author believes that' from the sentence.

• Choosing a new story to read.