Characterization and Theme review

What is the theme of a story?

• a lesson that the author wants the reader to learn

• details from the story

• the main character

Which 2 of the following are true of the theme sentence of a story?

• It has a main character.

• It is a big idea.

• It includes details.

• It teaches a lesson.

Which of the following character traits do you have?

• confident

• smart

• silly

• curious

• artistic

Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

• If you tell the truth, good things will come to you.

• My favorite character is Harry Potter.

• The Sun is a star.

• Disney World is fun.

The theme of a story is a big

Character traits that are clearly stated are

• implicit

• exciting

• explicit

Character traits that you have to figure out using details and clues from the story are

• implicit

• true

• explicit

• important

The kids ask lots of questions and like to learn new things. They are

• serious

• curious

• energetic

Which 2 of the following are character traits?

• I love baseball.

• athletic

• silly

• She is the main character.

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• smart and confident

• Money can't buy happiness.

• Michael Jordan worked hard.

• friends