THEMES

What is a theme in a story?

• An important idea woven throughout the story
• The capital city of a fictional world
• The author's birthplace
• The protagonist's favorite color

What can a theme provide to readers?

• A list of characters' names
• A map of the story's setting
• A lesson or message that can be applied to one's life
• A detailed plot summary

What distinguishes a theme from the main idea or summary of a story?

• Themes are only found in non-fiction stories
• Themes are summarized in the conclusion of the story
• Themes are unrelated to the characters' actions
• Themes are different from the main idea or summary

How can themes in a story be applied to real life?

• They are only relevant to fictional characters
• They have no connection to real life situations
• They are universal and can be applied to anyone's life
• They are limited to specific professions

How does a theme differ from a moral in a story?

• Themes are always positive, morals are always negative
• Themes are not present in children's stories, morals are
• Themes are specific lessons, morals are general ideas
• Themes are unrelated to characters' growth, morals are central to it

How can characters' actions help uncover the theme of a story?

• By focusing on the story's minor events
• By ignoring the characters' dialogue
• By providing a detailed description of the setting
• By asking big questions like what characters learned and how they grew

What did Anansi the Spider wish for in the story?

• To find a hidden treasure
• To win a race against his son
• To be wiser than everyone
• To become a superhero

Who followed Anansi as he tried to hide the pot of wisdom?

• Anansi's son, Ntikuma
• Anansi's wife
• A wise owl
• A mischievous monkey

How did Anansi's son suggest he climb the tree with the pot of wisdom?

• By asking for help from other animals
• By using a ladder
• By flying with wings
• By tying the pot to his back and using all his legs

What happened when the pot of wisdom smashed open in the story?

• The knowledge spread back into the world
• The wisdom was lost forever
• Anansi's son took all the wisdom for himself
• Anansi became the wisest creature in the forest