One way you could figure out the THEME is to...

Think about what the character has learned

If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good THEME statement?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Can shows and movies on TV have THEMES?

They can have themes just like books can.

The BEST definition of THEME is...

The topic AND what the author is teaching about it.

Why can't "trust" be a THEME?

It's only one word, which is a topic.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Life is short; make the most of it.

Which is an example of THEME?

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

Theme is the lesson; main idea is what the story is about.

Where can a reader find the THEME?

The reader must understand what the character has learned.

If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable THEME statement?

It's important to have courage to express individuality.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Life is short; make the most of it.

Which is an example of THEME?

One person can make a difference.

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1
One way you could figure out the THEME is to...
Skim through the story
Read the ending of the story
Think about what the character has learned
Just read the beginning of the story
2
When determining a THEME, the reader should first consider...
The illustrations
The length of the stoty
The title
The subject or topic
3
If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good THEME statement?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Don't cry over spilled milk.
When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
Face your fears.
4
A well written THEME statement includes the character's names and the author.
True
False
5
Can shows and movies on TV have THEMES?
They can have themes just like books can.
No, only books can.
They are the only literary works that can have themes.
TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.
6
A story can have more than one theme.
True
False
7
Which of the following is NOT a THEME?
Hard work pays off.
Sharing with others is caring.
Money is the root of all evil.
Love
8
The BEST definition of THEME is...
The character's main problem.
A word that summarizes the story.
The topic AND what the author is teaching about it.
The topic the author is talking about.
9
Why can't "trust" be a THEME?
There's nothing to learn about it.
It's only one word, which is a topic.
Trust is a message.
Trust is a THEME.
10
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
Laptops are the most useful devices ever invented.
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
Life is short; make the most of it.
11
Which is an example of THEME?
Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.
Jack is a follower.
Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
12
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?
Theme is what a story is about; main idea is the lesson it teaches.
Theme is the lesson; main idea is what the story is about.
13
Where can a reader find the THEME?
It stated directly in the text.
Books or movies do not have themes.
The reader must understand what the character has learned.
A character tells you.
14
The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the...
Thesis
Summary
Theme
Plot
15
If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable THEME statement?
Respect your elders.
It's important to have courage to express individuality.
Respect the ideas of others.
Always help others in need.
16
How do you support the accuracy of a THEME?
By looking at a character's personality
By using the plot
You can't.
By using textual evidence
17
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Happiness
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Life is short; make the most of it.
18
Which is an example of THEME?
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
One person can make a difference.
19
"Trust" is a THEME.
False
True
20
The THEME of a text is its...
Summary
Message
Point of view
Answer
21
A THEME should be a statement, not just one word.
True
False

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