Theme/Theme Statements
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English
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7th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a theme in literature?
Back
A theme is the underlying message or central idea of a literary work, often reflecting on universal truths or moral lessons.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? 1. Treat others the way you want to be treated. 2. The little boy lied to his mother. 3. With hard work, you can accomplish anything. 4. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
Back
The little boy lied to his mother.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a theme? 1. Carry your laptops with two hands at all times. 2. Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat. 3. How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood. 4. Life is short; make the most of it.
Back
Life is short; make the most of it.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does a theme differ from a topic in literature?
Back
Unlike a topic, a theme cannot be expressed in just one word; it is a more complex idea.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is one way to determine the theme of a story?
Back
Think about what the character has learned throughout the story.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Themes are often cliche such as, 'Actions speak louder than words.'
Back
False.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common misconception about themes?
Back
Many people think themes are always stated directly in the text, but they often require interpretation.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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