7G U3 Notes Review

What is the best definition of theme in literature?

• The main events of the story

• The underlying message or lesson of the story

• The main problem in the story

• The time and place where the story occurs

How is theme different from the topic of a story?

• Theme is the central message, and topic is the subject

• Theme is always explicitly stated, while topic is implied

• Topic includes characters, but theme does not

• Topic explains the resolution of the story

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Love conquers all

• Romeo and Juliet

• Falling in love

• Tragic relationships

How does the title of a story often contribute to its theme?

• It gives away the ending

• It reveals a deeper meaning about the central message

• It summarizes the plot

• It introduces all the main characters

What is the purpose of a story's plot in relation to theme?

• To introduce the setting

• To give the audience a moral dilemma to consider

• To create a sequence of events that support the theme

• To explain the background of the protagonist

Which part of the plot is most likely to reveal the theme?

• The exposition

• The climax

• The falling action

• The resolution

How does a story's setting contribute to its theme?

• By providing a background for characters to live in

• By affecting the conflicts and characters

• By showing what characters do in a specific location

• By explaining the timeline of events

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

• The danger of unchecked ambition

• Friendship can overcome differences

• A summer vacation at the beach

• The struggle for equality

Why are characters important for developing theme?

• They show lessons one might learn

• They provide dialogue that reveals the plot

• They interact with the setting to add detail

• They make the story more realistic

What question would best help a reader identify the theme of a story?

• What happens to the main character?

• What lesson or message can be learned from this story?

• Where does the story take place?

• Who is the protagonist of the story?