Theme and Central Idea

How can you find evidence to support the central idea of a text?

• By ignoring the details and examples provided in the text

• By relying solely on personal opinions and beliefs

• By disregarding the author's arguments and reasoning

• By analyzing specific details, examples, quotes, author's arguments, reasoning, and supporting facts.

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• love

• joy

• fear

• hate

Which of the following is NOT a way to analyze the theme of a text?

• Analyzing the theme through the text's setting

• Analyzing the theme through the text's characters

• Analyzing the theme through the author's biography

• Analyzing the theme through the text's plot

What is the purpose of finding evidence to support the central idea?

• To strengthen the argument or claim being made.

• To provide irrelevant information

• To confuse the reader

• To weaken the argument or claim being made

What is the central idea of a story?

• The color of the protagonist's hair

• The main point of the story

• The type of font used in the story

• The number of pages in the book

What does the theme of a story refer to?

• The protagonist's favorite song

• The color scheme used in the story

• Theme refers to the central idea because both are related to the same topic. Theme is the lesson the author wants you to know. It is the message of wisdom which most can use in their lives.

• The author's birthplace

What is the purpose of identifying the theme and central idea of a text?

• To ignore the author's intent

• To show that the reader fully comprehends or understands the text they are reading and not just pretending, procrastinating, or skimming.

• To confuse the reader

• To focus on irrelevant details

What is the theme of a poem?

• The underlying message of a poem or text. It is related to the topic.

• The author's favorite food

• The number of words in each line of the poem

• The color of the paper the poem is written on

What is the significance of identifying the theme in a work of literature?

• It helps readers understand the underlying message and purpose of the work.

• Identifying the theme only confuses readers and distracts from the story.

• It has no significance, as the plot is the only important aspect of a work of literature.

• The theme of a work of literature is always obvious and doesn't need to be identified.

What is the theme of a short story?

• The message of wisdom or the lesson the author wants the reader to infer.

• The color of the cover

• The protagonist's pet's name

• The author's favorite food