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.

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

• True

• False

Tags

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.

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

• plot

• how the story uses characterization

• primary conflict

• all of the above

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.

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

• Change is inevitable.

• Changing schools is always difficult.

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.

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

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.

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