Theme Practice

What is an example of a universal theme?

• Love conquers all.

• Money is the root of all evil.

• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• Time heals all wounds.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can you identify the theme of a story?

• By analyzing the plot structure and character development.

• By thinking about what the characters have learned and the overall message of the story.

• By focusing solely on the setting and time period of the story.

• By summarizing the events that take place in the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the setting influence the theme?

• The setting can provide context and background that shape the theme.

• The setting has no impact on the theme.

• The setting only affects the characters, not the theme.

• The setting is irrelevant to the overall message of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Can a story have more than one theme?

• No, a story can only have one theme.

• Yes, a story can have multiple themes that explore different messages.

• Only if it is a long story.

• It depends on the genre of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Life is short; make the most of it.

• The sun rises in the east.

• Water is essential for life.

• Cats are better than dogs.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

• A theme is the main character's journey throughout the narrative.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the sequence of events that make up the plot.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What role do characters play in understanding the theme?

• Characters' experiences and lessons learned help reveal the theme of the story.

• Characters are merely decorative elements in the narrative.

• Characters do not influence the theme at all.

• Characters' actions are unrelated to the overall message of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the difference between theme and main idea?

• Theme is a specific detail, while the main idea is a universal lesson.

• Theme is a universal lesson, while the main idea is what the story is about.

• Theme is the author's opinion, while the main idea is the plot summary.

• Theme is a character's motivation, while the main idea is the setting of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is NOT related to the theme in a story?

• How a character is feeling.

• The setting of the story.

• The main conflict in the story.

• The character's development throughout the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is an example of a theme in a fable?

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

• Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5