Theme Review

Which of the following are rules of theme? Check all that apply.

• The theme must be two sentences.

• The theme should be more than one word (not just "happiness, love, etc).

• The theme should always use the word "never" or "always."

• The theme should be debatable.

What word should not be in this theme statement: "If a person is kind, then you will be rewarded."

True or false: You cannot use the words "never," "don't," or "always" anywhere in the theme statement.

• True

• False

Which of the following themes would earn full points? (Assume that the theme fits the story.)

• If you do something bad, then something bad will happen to you.

• Always be kind to others.

• Greed can eventually lead to terrible pain.

• The grass is always greener on the other side.

Check everything that is wrong with this theme statement.

"Treat others how you want to be treated."

• It is a cliché.

• It is not a complete sentence.

• It contains personal pronouns.

• It is not debatable.

Would this theme earn full points?

"Cheating often leads to negative consequences."

• Yes

• No

Which of the following are rules of theme? Check all that apply.

• The theme should not start with "don't," "never," or "always."

• The theme should apply to only the story.

• The theme should be original, not a cliché.

• The theme should never contain personal pronouns.

Would this theme earn full points?

"Thinking only of oneself can cause others to lose faith in you."

• Yes

• No

Name a personal pronoun that should not be in your writing.

What should you do in your L1?

• Explain the theme.

• Summarize the evidence.

• Cite the evidence.

• Quote the evidence.