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WorksheetsTheme and Summary Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the best definition of THEME?
A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.
The location and time of the story
The events that occur in the story
The author's reason for writing a story
A theme is the big idea in a story. It's the message about people or the world that the author is trying to get across. Themes are universal, which means they are true in all times and all places. They apply to many different types of people.
Read the following passage from a story.
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.
Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.
You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.
When you achieve a goal, you shouldn’t brag about it.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
Skim through the story
Just read the beginning of the story
Think about what the character has learned
Read the ending of the story
Themes are about the big picture.
TRUE
FALSE
Restate the main points of the text in YOUR OWN WORDS.
inferences
plot
resolution
summary
Which of the following best describes how a theme is conveyed through a story?
Through the title of the story only
Through the explicit opinions of the narrator
Through a combination of character actions, dialogue, and story events
Through the description of the setting only
What will help you determine the theme of a text?
Analyzing the setting and how it impacts the characters.
Thinking about the characters, their problems, and how they respond to those problems.
Applying background knowledge to infer the characters' personalities.
Themes in literature are important because they:
Provide a simple summary of the plot.
Help readers connect the story to broader, universal ideas.
Focus only on the entertainment aspect of the story.
Are explicitly stated to avoid confusion.
The theme of a story is often not directly stated but can be inferred by:
The descriptions of the setting.
The actions and decisions of the characters.
The length of the story.
The title of the story only.
A
B
C
D
Which of the following outcomes would best support a theme of resilience?
A character gives up after facing a minor setback
A character achieves their goal without facing any obstacles
A character overcomes significant challenges through perseverance
A character avoids difficult situations
How can the setting of a story contribute to its theme?
By providing a background for the character's actions
By influencing the mood or atmosphere that supports the theme
By determining the story's plot
By describing the characters' appearances
What is theme?
A unifying idea in a story
A summary of the plot
The struggles a character faces
The conflict in a story
An objective summary should not include?
Bias
Irrelevant Details
Bias and Irrelevant Details
Facts
A summary is not every single thing that happened in the book.
True
False
What is an objective summary?
A brief explanation of the main points of most of the text (without spoiling the ending); it should contain some opinions and bias
A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should not contain any opinions or bias
A brief explanation of the main points of most of the text (without spoiling the ending); it should not contain any opinions and bias
A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should contain some opinions and bias
One thing that should not be included in an objective summary:
How the text ends
Who wrote the text
An interesting part of the text
A specific quote from the text
Another thing that should not be included in an objective summary:
Small details about the text
The title of the text
What happens in the middle of the text
Basic facts about the text
How long should the average objective summary be?
1-3 sentences
5 sentences OR as long as needed to get it done well
6-9 sentences
As long or short as you want it
An objective summary is...
a restatement of the main idea of a text with the addition of the writer’s opinion on the idea
a restatement of the main idea of a text without the addition of the writer’s opinion of the idea
a paraphrase of the text with a focus on the writer’s opinion and how it affects the main idea of th
a paraphrase of the text with a focus on the reader’s opinion
Which should students do when writing an objective summary?
students should be brief, accurate, and objective
Students should include supporting details
Students should include both main points and supporting details
Students should include the reader’s opinion of the text
Which of the following best defines a theme in literature?
A central idea or message in a story
The sequence of events in a story
The setting of the story
The main character's personality
What is the purpose of a summary?
To provide a detailed analysis of the text
To give a brief overview of the main points
To list every event in the text
To express personal opinions about the text
How can a reader identify the theme of a story?
By focusing on the author's biography
By analyzing the characters' actions and outcomes
By counting the number of pages
By looking at the book cover design
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective summary?
Conciseness
Objectivity
Inclusion of personal opinions
Coverage of main points
