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Worksheets8th Grade Theme practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Themes can NOT be...
universal and can apply to everyone.
implied in the text.
a single word.
a life lesson or moral.
Which of the following could be a theme?
Matthew rides a roller coaster even though he is really afraid.
You have to always do what your friends tell you.
Friendship
Facing fears and trying new things may lead to enjoyment.
Which could be a theme?
Paul lost because he cheated.
Competitive people are untrustworthy.
Cheating is not the way to success.
Nobody wines in competitions.
Which could be a theme?
Karma
Study habits
Rachel should have helped Zoe study.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
Which is an example of theme?
One person can make a difference.
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
Which is an example of theme?
Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.
Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
Jack is a follower.
What does theme add to a story?
A sense of location.
An important message.
Motivation for the characters.
Dialogue for the characters.
A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:
Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out
It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements
Only complicated, adult stories have themes
It is rarely stated explicitly
