Reviewing Theme

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Clare Crabtree
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of theme?
Events that occur within the story,
A universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express.
Author's reason for writing the story.
Location of the stories.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.
Overeating leads to illness.
Always send a tester.
Insects value food over safety.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where can a reader find the theme?
It is stated directly in the text.
A character tells you.
The reader must understand what the character has learned.
Books or movies do not have themes.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?
Author's never use the same theme twice.
Themes only repeat in short stories.
All poems have the same theme.
The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To identify a theme in a story, a reader can ask ...
What has the character learned?
Who is the narrator?
What is the setting?
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.
Sometimes crying is good for you.
Driving a car is a big responsibility.
Experiencing loss/grief is difficult.
It's important to be honest.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The three-year-old peered down from the diving board and looked back at his mother behind him. His knees began to buckle as he took another step forward. "Splash!"
It takes courage to accomplish your goals.
It takes loyalty to reach your dreams.
You should never give up.
People make sacrifices for others.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
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