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WorksheetsUnderstanding Themes Y12 English
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 20mins
Themes are about the big picture.
TRUE
FALSE
The events that occur in the story
A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.
Themes are the __________ __________ of a text. They usually center around a __________ but they are stated as a comment about human experience. Stories can have __________ themes, some more dominant than others.
background elements, setting, few
minor details, plot, single
central ideas, character, multiple
An author usually does not state the theme in the story. You must use clues and infer the author's idea.
Remember that themes are __________.
universal
specific
irrelevant
authors add them to make the writing meaningful
all humans share common experiences
A work of fiction can have more than one theme.
Which of the following is the BEST statement of a theme?
Cruelty.
Cruelty is bad.
Cruelty might be disguised as kindness.
The cruelty of good people.
Which option below is an example of a solid theme?
Nemo believed in himself so he was able to accomplish great things
You need to believe in yourself
If one puts their mind to something, he/she can accomplish anything
What is the theme of the following text?
“Stuff your eyes with wonder, he said, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.” (Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury)
Travel is a worthy pursuit.
Live every day to the fullest.
The quest for power is a wasted desire.
Youth and beauty are fleeting.
What is the theme of the following text?
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.” (Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss)
You are in charge of your own destiny.
Always know where you are going.
Loss of innocence comes at a price.
Power is the eye of the beholder.
What is the theme of the following text?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair…” (A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens)
Life is full of paradoxes.
Opposites attract.
Seasons come and go.
Inner strength is more important than outer strength.
What is the theme of the following text?
“Not far away from here lies a poor woman with a little newborn baby. Six children are huddled into one bed to keep from freezing, for they have no fire. There is nothing to eat over there, and the oldest boy came to tell me they were suffering hunger and cold. My girls, will you give them your breakfast as a Christmas present?” (Little Women by Louisa May Alcott)
Hunger is a global issue that should be addressed.
No one should suffer needlessly.
Display generosity through random acts of kindness.
Holidays are joyful celebrations.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
I understand the concept of theme?
Yes!
Almost.
No!
