Theme Practice

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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True or False: 'Doug was a good person, so good things happened to him' is a theme.

Back

False

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True or False: 'Living life' can be considered a theme.

Back

False

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What makes a statement a proper theme?

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A proper theme must be universal and convey a complete thought.

Front

True or False: 'Princesses don't have to follow the rules' is a theme.

Back

False

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True or False: 'Our actions can negatively impact others' is a theme.

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True

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Why can't specific character actions be considered a theme?

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Because themes should be universal and not limited to specific characters.

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What is an example of a universal theme?

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Friendship can overcome obstacles.

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A theme is a deeper message, while a topic is the subject matter.

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True or False: Themes can be expressed in one word.

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False, themes are usually expressed in a complete sentence.