WorksheetsBig Ideas in Literature
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
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 experiences.
Happiness
Which of the following 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 of the following is an example of theme?
Connor overcame his obstacles with his mind set.
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.
Jack is a follower.
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Inequality
Justice
Hope
Your past does not define you.
What is theme?
Message about life that the author expresses.
Sequence of events.
The time, location, and mood of a story.
The main idea.
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 moral of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.
Insects value food over safety.
Overeating leads to illness.
Always send a tester.
A story's 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.
Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?
The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villian.
The hero fights a villian 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 of the problems he faces.
There once was a speedy hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, Slow and Steady, the tortoise, challenged him to a race. Hare ran down the road for a while and then paused to rest. Slow and Steady walked and walked. He never, ever stopped until he came to the finish line. The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for Tortoise, they woke up Hare, but it was too late. Tortoise was over the line.
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 than to rush and fail.
The message or lesson an author wants you to learn from the story is called the ...
thesis
theme
summary
plot
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme?
Message
Moral
Life lesson
Fable
A story can have more than one theme.
True
False
Which of these is not related to theme?
A life lesson that the character learns.
How a character is feeling.
The moral of a story.
The message of the story.
Fables teach morals, which is a synonym for a moral?
morality
chore
lesson
life
There was once a tiny fish that grew tired of being in a school of fish all the time. He picked a fight and told the others that he didn't need them. He swam away without the protection of the group and was eaten by a bigger fish.
What is the theme?
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 be eating by a big fish.
If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?
When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
Don't cry over spilled milk.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Face your fears.
Why can't trust be a theme?
There's nothing to learn about it.
Trust is a theme.
It's only one word, which is a topic.
Trust is a main idea.
Where can a reader find a theme?
It stated directly in the text.
A character tells you.
Books or movies do not have themes.
The reader must understand what the character has learned.
Which of the following is NOT a theme?
Sharing with others is caring.
Hard work pays off.
Money is the root of all evil.
Love
If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
Friendship lasts forever.
Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.
Money is the root of all evil.
Critical thinking is necessary for survival.
If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
It's important to have courage to express individuality.
Respect your elders.
Always help others in need.
Respect the ideas of others.
If the topic is knowledge, which of the following is a good theme statement?
Too much learning is a dangerous thing.
Follow the rules.
It takes a village to raise a child.
It's not the gift that counts.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
respect your family
always share with others
be honest
be persistent
