WorksheetsFind the Theme
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
Date
1.
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?
a)
What the story is about
b)
The topic of the text
c)
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
d)
Where and when the story happens
2.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
a)
how a character is feeling
b)
a "life lesson" the main character learns
c)
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
d)
the moral of the story
3.
Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?
a)
math is difficult
b)
if you steal, something bad will happen to you
c)
pets make people happy
d)
respect for others
4.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
5.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
6.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
7.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
8.
The best definition of theme is...
a)
The lesson the author is teaching.
b)
The message the author is sending.
c)
A word that summarizes the story.
d)
The character's main problem.
9.
A novel can have more than one theme.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
10.
A theme should always be written as...
a)
A sentence or statement
b)
A phrase
c)
One or two words
d)
A brief summary of 5-8 sentences.
11.
Which theme statement is written the best?
a)
All that glitters is not gold.
b)
Don't judge a book by its cover.
c)
Courage is important when expressing ones viewpoint.
d)
Love and War
12.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
13.
What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?
a)
When to eat lunch
b)
The conflict of the story
c)
What the story is about
d)
The universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express
14.
the consequences of war
a)
mood
b)
theme
15.
inspiring
a)
mood
b)
theme
16.
overcoming prejudice
a)
mood
b)
theme
17.
survival
a)
mood
b)
theme
18.
gloomy
a)
mood
b)
theme
19.
An idea about life or human nature that an author is trying to share with readers
a)
Main Idea
b)
Theme
c)
Topic
d)
Hyperbole
20.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street.
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
d)
One good turn deserves another.
21.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
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