ELA Skill Review

The best definition of theme is...

• The lesson the author is teaching. 

• The message the author is sending.

• A word that summarizes the story.

• The character's main problem.

The portion of the story where the conflict or problem increases.

• exposition

• rising action

• falling action

• Resolution

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis

• summary

• theme

• plot

A story can have more than one theme.

• true

• false

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

• to have a fear of something

• to have a strong dislike for something

• to listen carefully

• to watch carefully

What is the meaning of "merged" in the line?

"Is merged into the backcloth of the land"

• blended

• elevated

• shimmered

• faded

The theme of a text is its

• summary

• message

• point of view

• answer

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

Mary's voice is the music to my ears.

• Idiom

• Pun

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor