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WorksheetsTheme Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
One text can have more than one correct theme?
True
False
A theme must be...
one word
a dependent clause/phrase
an independent clause/ complete statement
an idiom or a cliche
Which of the following is a well-written theme of Finding Nemo?
friendship
friends vs. family
Through friendship, one can overcome life's obstacles.
Friendship is important, so you should always cherish your friends.
If you are having a hard time figuring out the theme of a text, what clues can you use? (Check ALL that apply)
topic/subject
the protagonist's journey
the conflict
Literary Devices (such as irony and figurative language)
title
Which of the following should NOT be included in a theme?
a character's name
plot details
a universal idea
"you" and/or "I"
Is this theme statement complete or incomplete?
The book series, "Captain Underpants," by Dav Pilkey is about having fun, imagination, and friendship.
complete
incomplete
Is this theme statement complete?
O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," is a heartwarming short story that uses symbolism, situational irony, and allusion to convey the theme: sacrificing one's dearest possessions for another person's happiness is an act of true love.
Yes, it includes all requirements.
No, because I do not agree with this theme.
No, because it is missing the genre.
No, because it is missing the theme.
A text's theme may be difficult to figure out because...
Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out.
It's unimportant.
Only complicated, adult texts have themes.
It is rarely stated explicitly.
What is the best way to revise a cliche theme?
Write it in your own words.
Start over with a completely different topic.
Add character names to make it more specific.
Add specific plot points to make it less universal.
Which of the following is an accurate theme?
sacrifice
Two people sell their most valuable possession to show their love for each other.
If you love someone, you will do anything for him/her/them.
People show their love for each other by making sacrifices.
Which of the following is an accurate theme?
Attempt challenging goals because regret hurts longer than failure.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
failure vs. regret
the root of all evil
Which of the following is an accurate theme?
The terminator is omniscient.
Man vs. Technology
No matter how advanced machines become, they can never replace the human spirit.
The terminator is not as powerful as a mortal.
Which of the following is an accurate theme?
Your revenge is justified if it is equal or lesser than the injury you endured.
Revenge destroys everyone, including the avenger.
Remorse vs. revenge
Justifiable revenge
Which of the following is an accurate theme?
We can survive anything with friends and family.
Unity is important.
Love conquers all.
With family and marital unity, one can overcome anything.
Which of the following is an accurate theme?
No matter how many mistakes you make it is never to late to change.
No matter how many mistakes a person makes, it is never too late to change.
We have to forgive ourselves on the rollercoaster of life.
It is never too late to change if you apologize and make up for your mistakes.
