Miss Emily has worked hard for thirty years. She wants to retire and travel around the world.

Theme in Fiction

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
Felisa Ford
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
Everyone should retire and travel around the world.
Answer explanation
Miss Emily's desire to retire and travel reflects a universal aspiration for change and adventure. While not everyone may choose to travel, the sentiment that everyone should retire and explore is captured in the correct answer.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Joey's dream?
Back
People like to think about what they can do to be successful.
Answer explanation
Joey's aspiration to become a famous actor reflects a desire for success. The correct answer highlights that people often contemplate ways to achieve success, aligning with Joey's dreams and ambitions.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Theme matching Sam's actions as a pilot in a midair accident over a city.
Back
Sometimes, a person must remain calm to survive in a crisis.
Answer explanation
Sam's ability to remain calm and make quick decisions during the crisis allowed him to safely land the plane, demonstrating that staying composed is crucial in emergencies.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Theme matching the actions of Kerri: A new girl named Lola came into Kerri's class. Some of the kids laughed at her because she dressed a little funny. Kerri started wondering how she would feel if she were in Lola's place. She invited Lola to her home and discovered that Lola was a great storyteller. Kerri and Lola had a great time laughing together.
Back
We need to look beyond outward appearances to see the real person.
Answer explanation
Kerri's actions show that she looks beyond Lola's unusual appearance and discovers her true character as a great storyteller. This highlights the theme of seeing the real person beyond outward appearances.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the theme always tell exactly what happens?
Back
False
Answer explanation
The statement is false because the theme of a story conveys its underlying message or main idea, rather than detailing specific events that occur.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The theme is the meaning of a selection and can be implied or directly stated.
Back
True
Answer explanation
The statement is true because the theme of a selection indeed refers to its underlying meaning, which can be either directly stated or implied through the text.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Sayings that express something about life in general are often themes.
Back
True
Answer explanation
The statement is true because themes are often expressed through sayings that reflect universal truths or insights about life, making them a way to convey broader life lessons.
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