Developing Theme

What is the term for a character or element that represents a larger idea or concept within a story?

• Symbol

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is one way an author can develop a theme in a story?

• Multiple character perspectives

• Detailed plot twists

• Long monologues

• Repeated use of a symbol or object

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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

What can repeated dialogue about a specific idea indicate?

• The intentional development of a theme

• The characters' personal interests

• The need for more action

• The desire for better communication

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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

What is a theme?

• The events of the story.

• The main idea of the story.

• The lesson the author is trying to teach the readers.

• An important or central idea that is developed throughout the 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

What is the difference between a 'moral' and a 'theme'?
A _____is more about what a specific lesson is trying to teach you, while a _____ is a broader idea that may or may not be a ______

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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

What is one universal characteristic of a theme?

• It is specific to certain culture

• It is exclusive to certain genres

• It reflects real life situations, lessons or experiences.

• It can only be understood by adults

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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

How can changes in the setting contribute to the development of a theme?

• By introducing new characters

• By creating suspense

• By reflecting the way characters feel or behave

• By adding humor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should a reader do to understand the theme presented in a text?

• Read the first and last chapter of the text.

• Read reviews and summaries of the tex.

• Make inferences based on the title of the text.

• Read the entire text and analyse the elements of the 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

What is the role of a motif in developing a theme in literature?

• A) To provide background information

• B) To symbolize a recurring idea

• C) To introduce new characters

• D) To describe the setting

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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

Which literary device is often used to develop a theme by contrasting opposing ideas?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5