Theme

What is the primary function of themes in a text?

• To provide a summary of the plot.

• To link big ideas about the world with the action of a text.

• To introduce new characters.

• To describe the setting in detail.

What three elements can authors purposefully include to develop or reveal an overall theme in a text?

• Words, details, and actions

• Plot, setting, and characters

• Dialogue, narration, and imagery

• Beginning, middle, and end

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How can the repeated use of symbols contribute to a story's theme?

• By making the story longer and more complex.

• By providing explicit statements of the theme.

• By linking various elements to a central idea or desire.

• By confusing the reader with multiple meanings.

How do changes in setting help develop themes in a story?

• They always represent a character's desire for solitude.

• They reflect the character's internal state or the story's message.

• They primarily serve to introduce new characters.

• They are only effective if the setting is a dangerous place.

What is the primary difference between dialogue and actions in revealing a theme?

• Dialogue is always explicit, while actions are always implicit.

• Dialogue involves spoken words, while actions involve character decisions and behaviors.

• Actions are more powerful than dialogue in conveying themes.

• Dialogue is only used by sage characters, while actions are for all characters.