Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

Fear is more dangerous than any monster.

How do you, as a reader, explore theme in a piece of literature?

Think about the message the author is sharing

What does this theme mean?

Don't judge someone without knowing them.

What SHOULD be included in the theme statement?

the subject of the literary work and an opinion about it

Themes help us ________________.

Learn important lessons from other people's experiences.

What is the difference between the subject and a theme?

The subject is the topic, the theme is an opinion.

Let go of the past and move forward.

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1
Identify possible ways an author presents theme in a literary work.
actions and events in the story
all of the above
through feelings of the main character
with thoughts and conversations of the characters
2
A theme is NOT one word; it is a statement.
True
False
3
What does this theme mean?
Be you and only you.
Listen to what others think of you.
It's good to change for others.
4
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
A fear of heights.
A brave young girl takes her father's place in the war.
"I'll get you my pretty! And your little dog, too!"
Fear is more dangerous than any monster.
5
How do you, as a reader, explore theme in a piece of literature?
Think about my favorite part of the story
It's not necessary; I just enjoy reading the story.
Think about the message the author is sharing
Summarize the story
6
What does this theme mean?
Read the book first.
Don't judge someone without knowing them.
7
Different people can find different themes in the same story.
False
True
8
Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
Returning home after a long time.
A man sees a group of people he used to work with.
Your past does not define you.
An old man who used to be a farmer.
9
A theme doesn't just apply to the characters in a story. A theme applies to __________.
everyone
people who are like the characters in the book
just the people who read story
the main character
10
What is the theme?
Giving up
Just keep swimming
Don't give up
11
One of the best ways to find a theme is _______.
Examine the title
all of the above
Look at the conflict
Examine the main character
12
What SHOULD be included in the theme statement?
details about the plot
the subject of the literary work and an opinion about it
details about the setting
details about the characters
13
Themes help us ________________.
Learn important lessons from other people's experiences.
Tell the setting of the story.
Pass English class.
Know what the main character does after the story.
14
A subject is the ______ of a story.
theme
topic
end
moral
15
Which of the following is a subject and NOT a theme?
Work is hard.
You have to work for the things you want.
Hard work teaches us important lessons.
Hard work pays off.
16
Define theme.
topic
main idea
subject
message or moral
17
You can't be wrong about the theme of a story as long as you can ___________.
support it
write an opinion about it
get people to agree with you
18
What is the difference between the subject and a theme?
The subject is the topic, the theme is an opinion.
They are both the same.
The theme is the topic, the subject is an opinion.
I just really don't know.
19
What is the theme?
Let go of the past and move forward.
It's okay to run from the past.
Go backwards.
20
What SHOULD NOT be included in the theme statement.
All of the above
plot
characters
setting

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