Theme & Symbolism Review

What is the theme of the following text?

“It is far better to endure patiently a smart which nobody feels but yourself, than to commit a hasty action whose evil consequences will extend to all connected with you; and besides, the Bible bids us return good for evil.” (Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte)

• Karma will get you back.

• Materialism is a destructive quality.

• Evil is everywhere.

• Overcome evil with goodness.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The best definition of theme is...

• The lesson the author is teaching.

• A word that summarizes the story.

• The message the author is sending.

• The character's main problem.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

To identify theme, be sure that you've identified the story's....

• plot

• how the story uses characterization

• primary conflict

• all of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of a universal theme?

• Texans form a strong sense of community.

• Communities follow patterns of growth and change.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is and example of a universal theme?

• Change is inevitable.

• Changing schools is always difficult.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Theme Litmus Test:

To measure whether a theme works for a text, what should one consider?

• It is what I believe, so it must be true.

• It is supported by evidence from the text.

• The author's choice of plot, character, conflict, and tone are all supported by it.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Q. Which of the following words is defined as "an object, person, situation, or action that means something more than what it suggests on the surface"?

• Image

• Theme

• Symbol

• Allegory

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

• To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject.

• To show the importance of symbols.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An illustrator draws a picture of darkness around the main character. The darkness represents a problem that the character may be facing. What could this problem be?

• night

• death

• calm

• freedom

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7