1.02 What is Theme? (Flocabulary)

The theme of a story is the

• main character.

• message about life that the author expresses.

• sequence of events.

• short summary of what the story is about.

What is a main idea?

• the main character in a story

• the message about life that an author expresses

• the sequence of events in a story

• a description of what the story is mostly about

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

• Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

• A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.

• a fear of heights

• "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too."

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

• a 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother

• a small apartment in Marfa, Texas

• Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

• Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.

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

• Your past does not define you.

• returning home after a long time

• A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.

• an old man who used to be a farmer

The sentence is an example of a

• plot.

• character.

• main idea.

• theme.

The sentence above is an example of a

• plot.

• character.

• main idea.

• theme.

The sentence above is an example of a

• plot.

• character.

• main idea.

• theme.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

• Playing a musical instrument is too much work.

• Hard work can bring great rewards.

• Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.

• It's OK to give up on yourself.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

• Friendship is worth more than material goods.

• You must confront your past.

• Pets are more trouble than they're worth.

• The love of a pet is unlike any other.