Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

a "life lesson" the main character learns

a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Think about what the character has learned

Just read the beginning of the story

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Life is short; make the most of it.

Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?

C) The central message or insight into life

A) The sequence of events in a story

B) The time and place of a story

D) The main character's personality

In a story, the theme is often revealed through...

B) The characters' actions and experiences

Which statement is true about themes in literature?

B) Themes are universal and can be applied to many different stories

A) Themes are always explicitly stated

C) Themes are only found in novels

D) Themes are the same as the plot

What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

B) A theme is a universal message, while a topic is a specific subject

A) A theme is a specific subject, while a topic is a universal message

C) A theme is the setting, while a topic is the plot

D) A theme is the main character, while a topic is the antagonist

Which of the following is NOT a common theme in literature?

B) The struggle between good and evil

How can a reader identify the theme of a story?

B) By analyzing the characters' development and the story's outcome

A) By counting the number of pages

C) By looking at the book's title

D) By reading the author's notes

A theme can be best described as...

B) A lesson or message about life

A) A detailed description of the setting

In literature, a theme is often conveyed through...

B) The characters' journeys and conflicts

Theme

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English

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4th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.3.9, RL.5.3, RL.4.2

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

the moral or message of a story

theme

central idea

setting

conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the theme of this story?

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Don't steal.

Respect your elders.

Slowly but surely wins the race.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the theme of this story?

Don't be lazy.

Have as much fun as you can before you die.

Don't steal.

Look before you leap.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Acceptance

Loyalty

Compassion

Hope

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The lesson or moral of the story. Example: Honesty or Perseverance

theme

suffix

simile

synonym

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the theme of this story?

Eat your vegetables.

Don't brag. Be modest.

Don't talk to strangers.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Differences

Family

Teamwork

Never give up

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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the moral or message of a story

What is the theme of this story?

What is the theme of this story?

The lesson or moral of the story. Example: Honesty or Perseverance

What is the theme of this story?

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

A novel can have more than one theme.

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