How to Find the Theme

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

• thesis

• summary

• theme

• plot

Which of the following may be a clue to finding the theme?

• the title

• the author

• the setting

• the point of view

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme?

• message

• moral

• life lesson

• fable

A story can have more than one theme.

• true

• false

Which of these is not related to theme?

• a life lesson that the character learns

• the moral of the story

• how a character is feeling

• the message of the story

Where can a reader find the theme?

• It stated directly in the text.

• A character tells you.

• The reader must understand what the character has learned.

• Books or movies do not have themes.

The theme of a text is its

• summary

• message

• point of view

• answer

If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Friendship lasts forever.

• Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.

• Money is the root of all evil.

If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Respect your elders.

• Always help others in need.

• It's important to have courage to express individuality.

• Respect the ideas of others.

How do you support the validity of a theme?

• text evidence

• summarizing

• you can't

• using the plot