WorksheetsTheme Practice
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 23mins
A novel can have more than one theme.
True
False
A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
True
False
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
Skim through the story
Think about what the character has learned
Just read the beginning of the story
Read only the ending of the story
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
the illustrations
the title
the subject or topic
the length of the story
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Happiness
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Which is an example of theme?
Connor overcame obstacles with his mindset.
Lizzie is a follower.
Kira took a bad situation and made the most of it.
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
Which is an example of theme?
Inequality
Justice
Your past does not define you.
Hope
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.
Insects value food over safety.
Overeating leads to illness.
Always send a tester.
The theme is the message or _____________of the story.
potato
moral
plot
language
Which of the following are questions readers can ask themselves to determine the theme of a story?
What did the characters learn?
How did the characters grow or change?
Why did the characters act this way?
All of the above
A well written theme includes character names and the author...
True
False
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
Be respectful with others
Always share your things with others
Be honest
Don't be greedy
What could be a theme of the following:
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He became the first African American to play baseball in Major Leagues. Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves. He also faced a hostile crowd.
Fish out of water
Follow your dreams
Join the Dodgers
Always play baseball
