Theme Practice

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What is the theme of a piece of literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey.

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How can you infer the theme of a piece of literature?

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You can infer the theme by evaluating character changes, sharing experiences, and determining how conflicts are resolved.

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True or False: The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

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True

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What could be a theme of a story about Robinson joining the Brooklyn Dodgers?

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Follow your dreams.

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What does it mean to evaluate a character's change in a story?

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It means to analyze how the character grows or transforms throughout the narrative.

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What is a moral in literature?

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A moral is a lesson that can be learned from the story.

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What is the significance of conflict in determining a theme?

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Conflict drives the plot and reveals the theme through the characters' struggles and resolutions.

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What is an example of a theme related to perseverance?

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Never give up, even when faced with challenges.

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What does it mean to support a theme with text evidence?

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It means to provide specific examples or quotes from the text that illustrate the theme.

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What is the difference between a theme and a subject?

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The subject is the topic of the story, while the theme is the deeper message about that topic.