WorksheetsTheme & Motif
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
Mark any of the following terms that are motifs.
a child
family
teamwork
anger
volcanoes
A motif is a big subject or concept explored in a story.
True
False
A theme is...
one word.
a sentence that summarizes what happens in a story.
a sentence that applies to all people.
a statement that uses details from the story.
A motif is used to ...
write an essay.
write a good theme statement.
characterize a character.
determine the conflict in the story.
A theme can be found in what kind of literature?
informational
persuasive
nonfiction
fiction
Which one of these is not a theme?
moral of the story
character perspective
central message
life lesson
How many themes can a piece of literature have?
unlimited
one or two
only one
a handful
What can a reader use to write themes in a piece of literature?
Cliches, like:
"Live life to the fullest." & "What goes around comes around."
The behavior of the main characters.
How the conflict is resolved and the story ends.
Your opinion of the story.
A theme is based on motifs found in the reading.
True
False
A theme is one word long.
True
False
Theme is usually stated word for word in a sentence in the novel.
True
False
A theme must be supported by...
evidence from the story.
local businesses.
a reader's opinion of the story.
the number of pages.
Which of the following are examples of theme?
Friendship
Harry''s friends supported him like a family, as he battled Voldemort for his life.
People often turn on the ones they love when they are scared.
Family
Facing a common fear can turn friends into family.
Loneliness and isolation are examples of...
Theme
Moral
Motif
Main Idea
Success only comes once a person stops pretending to be something they are not.
The above is an example of...
Theme
Characterization
Motif
Main Idea
A man describes how he feels about his wife.
This statement is an example of...
Theme
Moral
Motif
Main Idea
