Identifying Themes in Literature

Identifying Themes in Literature

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

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Sophia Harris

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The video tutorial explains how authors convey themes in stories through characters' conflicts, dialogues, relationships, actions, and changes. It provides examples, such as Candice's story, which demonstrates strength in numbers, and the wolf's story, which illustrates the consequences of deceit. The tutorial emphasizes identifying themes and understanding how they are presented.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a theme in literature?

A character's name

The setting of the story

The lesson or message the author conveys

The plot of the story

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a way authors convey themes?

Through character actions

Through the book's cover design

Through dialogue

Through character relationships

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of Candice, what theme is conveyed through her actions?

The importance of individualism

Strength in numbers

The value of silence

The power of wealth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Candice do to resolve her conflict?

She accepts the situation

She moves to another city

She gathers community support for a protest

She files a lawsuit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson is illustrated by the wolf's fate in the story?

Deceitful plans often backfire

Bravery is always rewarded

Hard work leads to success

Friendship conquers all

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the wolf in the story?

It becomes a leader of the sheep

It is mistaken for a sheep and killed

It successfully hunts the sheep

It befriends the shepherd

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify a theme in a story?

By looking at character actions and changes

By counting the number of pages

By analyzing the author's biography

By examining the book's publication date

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