The tortoise wins.

• Example of theme

• Non-example of theme

Match the following:

• Friendship

• Non-example of theme

• Love

• Example of theme

• Love is stronger than hate.

• Non-example of theme

Add each word/phrase to the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Examples of theme

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(b) Non-examples of theme

• Mistakes are okay as long as you learn from them.

• Overcoming challenges

• Challenges can be overcome with hard work.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Good vs. Evil

• Family

For the novel the Bronze Bow, ​ (a)   is NOT an example of theme, but ​ ​ (b)   is an example of theme.

• love
• Love is stronger than hate

In the novel, A Wrinkle in Time, ​ (a)   is NOT an example of theme. A theme for this novel could be:​ ​ (b)  

• family
• Love is the most powerful force in the universe.

Love is how Meg saves her family in A Wrinkle in Time.

• Examples of theme

• Non-example of theme

Uniqueness is a strength.

• Example of theme

• Non-example of theme

Light will always overcome darkness.

• Example of theme

• Non-example of theme