WorksheetsTheme analysis review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
True or False: The theme is usually stated by the author?
True
False
True or False: The way the main character changes can help you determine the theme.
True
False
Wind whipped at Vanessa, Mo and Jaime's faces as they trudged up the mountain. "Do you have the ice samples?" Vanessa questioned Mo again." Why don't you carry them the rest of the way?" he responded irritably. Mo was digging into his backpack to retrieve the samples when suddenly, a gust of wind snatched them out of his hands, sending them tumbling down the mountain. "If we lose those, this was all for nothing!" Vanessa cried. The wind roared angrily, churning flakes of snow that had newly begun to fall. How far had the samples gone? The three scientists stared at each other in horrified silence. "I'll go back for them," Jaime spoke up quietly. Vanessa and Mo looked at Jaime. He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack. "I'll go," he said louder. Which sentence from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "Courage can be found in the people you least expect it"?
"'Why don't you carry them the rest of the way?'" he responded irritably.
"The wind roared angrily, churning flakes of snow that had newly begun to fall."
"How far had the samples gone?"
"He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack."
Marta was stumped. She had turned the details of the case over and over in her head, trying to figure out the answer. The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without leaving any trace or fingerprints. Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague. "I wonder…" she thought. Hesitantly, Marta typed the details of the case into the device's keyboard. It whirred and spat out a list of similar cases and how they'd been solved. Reading through the information, Marta was amazed. She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find answer! With new respect, she rushed off. Which detail from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "technology can have good effects"?
"The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without any trace or fingerprints."
"Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague."
"Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts."
"She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find her answer!"
Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
Some goals are too hard to achieve, even if you try many times.
You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.
Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.
When you achieve a goal, you shouldn't brag about it.
How does theme differ from plot in a story?
The theme is the same as the plot in a story.
The theme is the characters in a story.
The theme differs from the plot in a story by focusing on the underlying message or main idea rather than the sequence of events.
The theme is the sequence of events in a story.
What is the definition of theme?
A universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express.
Events that occur within the story
Author's reason for writing the story
Location of the stories
The following are all
examples of themes except:
Nature can be a place of calm and comfort.
Janice ended up losing the big game,
but learned how to face failure.
One must sometimes face difficult times to appreciate the good times.
True wealth is having family and friends who are filled with love and support.
Select the best answer for what narrative elements authors use to develop the theme.
Foreshadowing, alliteration, irony, and hyperbole
Setting, conflict, characters, repetition, word choice, title.
Main character, minor character, irony, and flashback
Explain the difference between a theme and a topic in literature.
A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work, while a topic is the subject matter or specific issue that is addressed in the work.
A theme is the plot of a literary work, while a topic is the character development.
A theme is the specific issue addressed in a literary work, while a topic is the underlying message or main idea of the work.
A theme is the subject matter of a literary work, while a topic is the emotional response it evokes.
Discuss the role of characters in the development of themes in a story.
Characters have no impact on the development of themes
Themes are solely developed through the setting of the story
The author's writing style is the only factor in theme development
Characters influence the development of themes through their actions and interactions.
Explain the concept of a universal theme in literature.
A universal theme in literature is a theme that is relevant and relatable to people across different cultures and time periods.
A universal theme in literature is a theme that is only relevant to a small group of people.
A universal theme in literature is a theme that only applies to a specific culture and time period.
A universal theme in literature is a theme that is constantly changing and has no consistent meaning.
