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WorksheetsThesis & Theme Statement Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a thesis statement?
Even though marriage is a strong and respected in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures.
I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than getting married.
Marriage in Russia.
Within the country, over 40% of couples are choosing to live together before marriage.
A thesis statement contains all the details of your argument.
False
True
Which of these is a thesis statement?
Knowing a foreign language.
Why should people know a foreign language?
Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill that benefits one's career and relationships with others.
You are smarter when you know a foreign language.
A thesis statement should use the word I.
False
True
Which of the following is NOT a thesis statement?
Through language and symbolism, Billy Collins displays that commemorating tragedy is a great way to memorialize those we have lost.
With vivid images, "The Names" promotes remembering those that have been lost to tragedy.
"The Names" is about 9/11 and how many people were lost.
Collins's "The Names" gives a perspective on how loss can have a lasting impact on a community through.
What must a theme statement include? (There are two responses you must select)
A topic from the story
A motif
The author's view on the topic
The symbols that relate
What is a theme?
A symbol, action, idea, or collection of related items that appears multiple times in a work to help develop the theme
A physical object or thing that stands for a larger abstract concept
A universal statement, expressed or implied, that the reader must infer.
A moment in a book that represents a larger context or idea
Always look on the bright side of life.
Theme
Not a Theme
Friendship brings challenges that may strain the relationship.
Theme
Not a Theme
What is incorrect in this attempt at a theme statement: "Don't blindly follow tradition."
It is a command
It has a first person pronouns
It is not a complete sentence
There is nothing wrong with it. Trick question!
