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 theme of this story?

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Character development is

How a character changes from the beginning of a story to the end of a story as a result of the experiences they’ve had.

How a character changes at the beginning of a story.

How a character changes at the end of a story as a result of the experiences they’ve had.

How a character experiences an event in a story.

How does a character's growth throughout a story contribute to the overall theme?

A character's growth highlights the central message or lesson of the story.

A character's growth is unrelated to the theme.

A character's growth only affects the plot, not the theme.

A character's growth is determined by the setting.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between character development and theme?

Character development can illustrate and reinforce the theme.

Character development and theme are unrelated.

Character development only affects the story's setting.

Character development is solely for entertainment purposes.

In a story where a character learns the value of friendship, which of the following actions best supports this theme?

The character helps a friend in need, despite personal risk.

The character isolates themselves from others.

The character betrays a friend for personal gain.

The character ignores their friends' advice.

Character Development and Theme

Authored by Sarah Williams

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8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the best definition of THEME?

universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.

location and time of the story

events that occur in the story

author's reason for writing a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Explain how a character's actions and decisions can reveal the theme of a story.

A character's actions and decisions can reveal the theme of a story by showing their values, beliefs, and motivations.

A character's actions and decisions can reveal the theme of a story by the setting or location of the story.

A character's actions and decisions can reveal the theme of a story by the weather or time of day.

A character's actions and decisions can reveal the theme of a story by random chance or coincidence.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are some common techniques authors use to develop characters and themes simultaneously?

Metaphors, alliteration, and point of view

Irony, plot twists, and dialogue

Rhyming, repetition, and setting description

Symbolism, foreshadowing, and character actions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on the interactions between characters, what theme can be inferred from this passage?

A positive attitude makes all the difference.

Things aren’t always what they seem.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why are themes important in literature?

They're not

Because

They help us learn about ourselves and others

They teach us themes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

TRUE

FALSE

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A novel can have more than one theme.

TRUE

FALSE

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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Character Development and Theme

What is the best definition of THEME?

Explain how a character's actions and decisions can reveal the theme of a story.

What are some common techniques authors use to develop characters and themes simultaneously?

Based on the interactions between characters, what theme can be inferred from this passage?

Why are themes important in literature?

A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

A novel can have more than one theme.

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

What is the theme of this story?

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