WorksheetsTheme Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
Connor overcame his obstacles with a change in mindset.
Sally took a bad situation and made the most of it.
Thankful
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
What is the theme of this story?
Don't be lazy.
Our friends are always there for us.
Turtles are faster than rabbits.
It is better to take your time and do it right instead of rushing and failing.
What is theme?
Message about life that the author expresses
Sequence of events
Main events
Time, location, and mood of a story
Which is an example of a theme?
Inequality
The town of Mystic Falls wants justice.
Jack hopes that his hard work will pay off.
Your past does not define you.
What does theme add to a story?
A sense of location
Motivation for the characters
An important message
Dialogue for the characters
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.
Choose the BEST answer: A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because...
Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out.
Only complicated, adult stories have themes.
It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements.
It is rarely stated explicitly.
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother.
Telling the truth may cause you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
A small apartment in McMinnville, Tennessee.
Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?
The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain.
The hero fights a villain who can control minds.
The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance.
The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces.
What is the theme of this story?
Slowly but surely wins the race.
We are stronger together than we are apart.
Don't be lazy.
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
Themes are universal because...
all humans share common experiences
the entire universe enjoys them
authors add them to make the writing more interesting
the stories go on forever
Which is an example of theme?
One person can make a difference.
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
can be expressed in one word
cannot be just one word
is always stated directly in the text
always shows the setting
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
evaluating how a character has changed
determining how the conflict has resolved
sharing a character's experience
ALL of the above
A theme should be supported by ...
your own words
rationale and reasoning
evidence from the text
ALL of the above
