Explain the Development of the Theme

How does a theme develop throughout a story?

• By changing the setting of the story frequently

• By recurring ideas, symbols, and motifs that are woven into the plot and character development.

• By introducing new characters in every chapter

• By focusing only on the main character's thoughts and feelings

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Explain the difference between a theme and a topic in literature.

• A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work, while a topic is the subject matter or specific issue that is addressed in the work.

• A theme is the plot of a literary work, while a topic is the character development.

• A theme is the specific issue addressed in a literary work, while a topic is the underlying message or main idea of the work.

• A theme is the subject matter of a literary work, while a topic is the emotional response it evokes.

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How can the setting of a story contribute to the development of its themes?

• By making the story more confusing

• By having no impact on the story

• By limiting the creativity of the characters

• By creating a specific atmosphere, influencing the characters' behavior, and reflecting the social or historical context.

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Discuss the role of characters in the development of themes in a story.

• Characters have no impact on the development of themes

• Themes are solely developed through the setting of the story

• The author's writing style is the only factor in theme development

• Characters influence the development of themes through their actions and interactions.

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In a historical fiction novel, the theme of "resilience in the face of adversity" is prominent. How does the author develop this theme over the course of the novel?

• By the characters' repeated successes

• Through characters overcoming increasingly difficult challenges

• By the use of symbolic objects

• Through the dialogue in the opening chapters

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Analyze how the author uses the interactions between characters in a story to highlight the theme of "the power of friendship." Provide an example from the text to support your analysis.

• By showing characters solving problems together

• By detailing each character's background

• By focusing on the antagonist's actions

• By describing the physical settings of their meetings

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Consider a story where the protagonist learns valuable lessons from different hardships they face. How does the theme of "growth through adversity" develop throughout the narrative?

• Through the resolution of the plot

• By the protagonist's changing relationships

• Through the protagonist's reflections and decisions after each hardship

• By the introduction of new characters

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In what way can the setting of a story contribute to its theme?

• By determining the length of the story

• By influencing the mood or atmosphere, which supports the theme

• By specifying the number of characters in the story

• By dictating the font style used in the book

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How can a theme be identified in a story?

• By looking at the title only

• By examining the actions and growth of characters

• By counting the number of pages

• By focusing on the illustrations

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Comparing themes across texts can reveal:

• The age group of the intended audience

• Differences and similarities in the treatment of universal issues

• The geographical locations where the stories are set

• The publishing companies of the books

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