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THEME

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
2.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

3.

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

4.
If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?
a)
Don't cry over spilled milk.
b)
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
c)
When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
d)
Face your fears.
5.

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

(a)  

6.

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

a)

You should sacrifice for others.

b)

Give up when things are tough.

c)

When you are greedy, you will fall down.

d)

You should never give up.

7.

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is...

a)

thesis

b)

summary

c)

theme

d)

plot

8.

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

a)

Snow White was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

c)

Juan risked his life to save his brother.

d)

Happiness

9.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

The donkey was stubborn and did not move.

c)

LaShonda knew she would always be grateful.

d)

RGB became famous for being a champion for gender equality.

10.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Inequality

b)

Justice

c)

Hope

d)

Your past does not define you.

11.

What does theme add to the story?

a)

A sense of location

b)

An important message

c)

Motivation for the characters

d)

Dialogue for the characters

12.

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?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety

d)

Always send a tester

13.

A story's theme may be difficult to identify because...

a)

Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out

b)

It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements.

c)

Only complicated adult stories have themes

d)

It is rarely stated explicitly.

14.

A story can have more than one theme.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Where can a reader find the theme?

a)

It is stated directly in the text.

b)

A character tells you.

c)

The reader must understand what the character has learned.

d)

Books or movies do not have themes.