Theme Chapter 1 page 18

1.What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

• A. A theme is the message of a story, and the main idea is what the story is about.

• B. A theme is a summary, and the main idea is a paraphrase.

• C. A theme tells what the symbols mean, and the main idea is a symbol.

• D. A theme is what a student writes, and a main idea is what the story is mainly about.

Answer explanation

The theme of a literature piece is the underlying message of a piece of literature, and the main idea is a statement that tells what the piece is about.

What is a universal theme?

• A. a story that takes place in outer space.

• B. a theme that implied.

• C. a common theme that could apply to anyone, anywhere, anytime

• D. a theme that includes an adventure across the universe.

Answer explanation

A universal theme is one that can be found in many story and pieces of literature and can be applied to any situation, any person or any era.

3. The theme of a story:

• A. is always a statement.

• B. is usually a single word, such as "love."

• C. is a question

• D. none of the answers

Answer explanation

The theme is always a STATEMENT as opposed to a one word description.

4.What is the best way to find a theme in a story?

• A. look at the first sentence of the story.

• B. look at the names of the characters in a story.

• C. look at the details of the story to find a larger meaning.

• D. look at reviews of the story.

Answer explanation

Readers should look for details in the story to help determine the theme of the story. It also helps to think about what the main character learns.

5. What is an implied theme?

• A. a theme that is straightforward and requires no guessing.

• B. a theme that is indirectly stated through characters, plot, and setting of a story.

• C. a theme that is common throughout many stories that are told across many different cultures.

• D. a theme that is clearly stated by the main character in the story.

Answer explanation

The reader determines an implied theme of a story through clues in the story.

6. What is the them of this story?

• A. It is good to make friends with strangers.

• B. It is better to be a cat than a fox.

• C. Having one solid plan is better than having many possible ones.

• D. Foxes are not as smart as cats.

Answer explanation

The Fox bragged to the Cat that he had several ways of escaping his enemy. The Cat only knew one way to escape and used it. The Fox wasted tooo much time trying to decide which method of escape he should chose and ended up getting caught.

7A. What is the theme of this story?

• A. The theme of the story is to always share what you have to share.

• B. The theme of the story is to not be afraid of toads because they can keep you from saving someone's life.

• C. The theme of the story is that you should always feed yourself first, and then you will be strong enough to help others.

• D. The theme of the story is that you should always share your chicken with your parents.

Answer explanation

Had the man offered to share his chicken, it would not have turned into a toad forever, requiring attention.

7B. The them of "The Ungrateful Son" is implied because_______.

• A. It is indirectly stated, and the reader has to determine the theme through the actions of the characters.

• B. It is explicitly stated and the reader does not have to guess at all.

• C. It is obvious and doesn't require much thought

• D. None of the answers.

Answer explanation

The theme is implicitly stated. That is the reader must use the actions of the man, hiding the roasted chicken so he doesn't have to share, to determine the theme of the text.

8.What is the theme of this story?

• A. Help out your friends.

• B. Don't trust flatterers.

• C. Sometimes, a song is necessary.

• D. You should never have to work for food.

Answer explanation

The Crow learns that she should not be so trusting of someone who lavishes her with compliments. Considered universally, the theme then becomes don't be trusting of flatterers.

9.What is the theme of this story?

• A. Don't volunteer to do things.

• B. Principals can be very stern.

• C. Make sure your intentions are pure, or the results will be disastrous.

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