Theme and Main Idea Review

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• a 35 year old woman named Essie and her brother

• Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

• a small apartment in Marfa, Texas

• Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.

Tags

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 the theme and the main idea of a story?

• A story only has one main idea but always has more than one theme

• The author will tell you the theme somewhere in the text. You have to use clues to figure out the main idea.

• The main idea is what the story is mostly about. The theme is the universal message you take away from the story.

• There is no difference. Theme and main idea are the same.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which question would be most helpful when figuring out the main idea of a book?

• What is the main thing the author wants to say?

• Who is the author?

• What is my opinion?

• What else do I know about the subject?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The theme of a story is the

• main character

• sequence of events

• message about life that the author expresses

• short summary of what the story is about

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Themes in literature are important because they:

• Provide a simple summary of the plot.

• Help readers connect the story to broader, universal ideas.

• Focus only on the entertainment aspect of the story.

• Are explicitly stated to avoid confusion.

Answer explanation

Themes in literature are important because they help readers connect the story to broader, universal ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the difference between theme and main idea?

• Main idea is what the text is mainly about and theme is the lesson or moral in the story

• Theme is what the text is mainly about and Main idea is the lesson or moral in the story

• Theme is specific to characters in the story and main idea is not

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identifying the central ideas of a text is crucial for understanding:

• The author's writing style.

• The main points the author wants to communicate.

• The names of all characters.

• The length of each chapter.

Answer explanation

Identifying the central ideas of a text is crucial for understanding the main points the author wants to communicate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is a theme in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The setting of the story.

• The moral or lesson of the story.

• The list of characters in the story.

Answer explanation

A theme in literature refers to the moral or lesson of the story, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2