Theme

What is the definition of theme?

• topic/subject + message = theme

• topic of the story

• life lesson, meaning, moral, or meaning about life or human nature communicated by a literary work

• the reason why an authors writes

What is the formula for theme?

• message

• topic + author's purpose = theme

• message = theme

• topic/ subject + message = theme

Which of the following is NOT part of theme?

• Can be one word

• Life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life that is communicated by a literary work

• There must be a message included in the theme about the topic/subject

• There must be a topic or subject

Which of the following is a NOT a theme?

• Lying may have consequences.

• Mrs. White pleaded with Mr. White to wish for their son to be alive.

• Never judge those based on their appearances.

Why is The old man was suffocated by an insane man, all because of his eye not a theme. Select all that apply.

• It cannot be one word.

• It cannot have plot events.

• It must have a topic and message.

• It cannot have character names.

Why is Death not a theme? Select all that apply.

• It cannot be one word.

• It must have a topic and a message.

• It can be one word.

• It cannot include character names and plot events.

What is the theme of this story?  

• Eat your vegetables.
• Don't brag. Be modest. 
• Don't talk to strangers. 
• What does the fox say?

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.
• Don't steal.
• Respect your elders.
• Slow and steady wins the race.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Slow and steady wins the race.
• Don't be lazy. 
• We are stronger together than we are apart.
• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Respect your elders.
• Look before you leap.
• Don't brag too much.
• Be polite.