Understanding Theme and Main Idea

What is the main purpose of a story's main idea?

• To list all characters in the story

• To summarize the entire text in one sentence

• To provide a detailed account of every event

• To describe the setting in detail

In the passage about Jenny, what is one possible main idea?

• Jenny is applying for a principal position

• Jenny dislikes teaching

• Jenny wants to become a teacher

• Jenny is nervous about her interview

How can the theme of a story be identified?

• By counting the number of characters

• By analyzing the lessons characters learn

• By focusing on the setting

• By listing all events in the story

What should you consider when identifying the theme of a story?

• The lessons characters learn

• The number of pages

• The book's publication date

• The author's biography

Which of the following is an example of a theme statement?

• The story takes place in a forest

• The main character is a young girl

• Hard work pays off

• The book has 200 pages

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

• The story is set in winter

• The main character is a teacher

• Bravery

• The book is 300 pages long

What is a common theme that involves standing up for what is right?

• Greed

• Jealousy

• Taking a stand

• Loneliness

Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• Compassion

• Friendship

• Equality

• The story's length

What is the difference between theme and main idea?

• Theme and main idea are the same

• Theme is about characters, main idea is about setting

• Theme is a moral lesson, main idea is what the text is mostly about

• Theme is a detailed description, main idea is a moral lesson

Which example illustrates the theme of 'overcoming obstacles'?

• A character who is afraid of heights

• A character who is jealous of a friend

• A character who learns to read using braille

• A character who loves to teach