Elements of Theme

A message about life or human nature in a literary text.

• Topic

• Theme

• Symbolism

• Plot

In a literary work, a theme may be stated...

• Directly

• Indirectly

• All the above

Themes are presented in a literary work by means of...

• Emotions, thoughts, experiences, and communication between characters

• Topics

• Direct statements by the author

• Conclusions made by the reader

The issue or idea that serves as a subject/foundation in a literary work

• Theme

• Symbolism

• Topic

• Conflict

What is the equation for theme?

• Topic + Conflict = Insight

• Topic + Theme = Insight

• Topic + Subject = Theme

• Topic + Insight = Theme

All of the following are characteristics of theme EXCEPT:

• A theme has universal meaning

• A theme is usually inferred by the reader

• A theme can be a cliche

• A theme is a statement of truth

This is the process of arriving at a conclusion using known evidence and forming an interpretation.

• Theme

• Inference

• Conclusion

• Summary

Which of the following is the best representation of theme?

• Family

• Sometimes, we must make sacrifices to save loved ones.

• Spiders are scary

• All puppies are cute