Theme

Why is "greed" not an example of theme? Because theme cannot just be....

Which of the following sentences could be a theme in a text?

• A. Hard work brings great rewards

• B. Work hard while at school

In your own words, what is a theme? "Theme is_____________"

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

• A. My friend Henry is wise.

• B. Money cannot buy happiness.

• C. In science class, we learned about cells.

The theme of the story is *

• A. main idea

• B. universal message or lesson

• C. basic plot

• D. most memorable in the story

Which of the following statements is true? *

• A. Most stories will not have a theme

• B. Theme is universal

• C. Two stories cannot have the same theme

• D. Stories can only have 1 theme

"Hope is sometimes all you have." This is an example of what? *

• A. Plot

• B. Fables

• C. Theme

• D. Main Idea

The theme will always be stated explicitly in the text. *

• True

• False

What is the theme of the story?

• A. If something is too hard you should just give up.

• B. Do whatever it takes not to be dehydrated.

• C. If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.

• D. Always think before you act.

What is the theme of "The Fox and the Goat?"