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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the best theme of this story?
Don't be lazy
Have as much fun as you can before you die.It's better to work hard early than to procrastinate.
Your friends will help you when you face challenges.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main difference between THEME and CENTRAL 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.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen determining a theme, the reader should first consider...the illustrationsthe subject or topicthe titlethe length of the story
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA theme should be a statement, not just one word.TRUEFALSE
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA novel can have more than one theme.True.False.Maybe.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the theme of this story?It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.Don't be lazy.Our friends are always there for us.Turtles are faster than rabbits.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Theme is developed
at the beginning of a story
in the expositionby the end of the story
throughout the entire story
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the theme of this story?
A frog did not think before he jumped, so he died.
Impulsive behavior could have negative consequences.
Impulsive behavior always has negative consequences.
Impulsive
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of THEME?
Carry your computer with two hands at all times.
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.Life is short; make the most of it. - 10. Multiple ChoiceThe best definition of theme is...
The attitude the author has towards the subject.
The message the author is sending.A word that summarizes the story.The character's main problem. - 11. Multiple Choice
Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.
What is the conflict?
Gina got a B on her science exam.
Gina and her mom don't get along.
Gina has a hard time understanding science.
Gina's teacher wasn't doing a good job teaching.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.
What best shows the theme of the story?
You can always get better at anything, if you put your mind to it.
Gina worked hard and improved her grade.
Hard work is often rewarded.
It's okay to feel sad.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.
Check the evidence that supports the theme. (Choose 3)
"Gina's mom said lovingly, 'Of course, I will help you.'"
"She asked her mom any question she had trouble with."
"Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher."
"She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days."
"Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam."
- 14. Multiple Choice
Ali was the friendliest boy in town. He helped anyone who asked him for anything. Everyone smiled when they saw Ali riding his bicycle and selling newspapers. Little Ali was also popular in school. After all, who would not like a happy kid like Ali? He made friends everywhere he went. One morning, as Ali was on his newspaper route, he tripped over a rock. He got bruised and went home in a lot of pain. The doctors told him to stay home because he had broken a leg. Now, Ali was sad to miss school, but he was sure his friends would come visit him. Days went by and only Sam from across the street came to see Ali. Sam brought board games and even told Ali what was going on at school each day. Although Ali had been nice to everyone in school, only one person had cared about him.
What is the theme of this story?
Never trust someone who lies.
True friends are very hard to find.
Friends always forgive each other.
Real happiness is found at home.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Ali was the friendliest boy in town. He helped anyone who asked him for anything. Everyone smiled when they saw Ali riding his bicycle and selling newspapers. Little Ali was also popular in school. After all, who would not like a happy kid like Ali? He made friends everywhere he went. One morning, as Ali was on his newspaper route, he tripped over a rock. He got bruised and went home in a lot of pain. The doctors told him to stay home because he had broken a leg. Now, Ali was sad to miss school, but he was sure his friends would come visit him. Days went by and only Sam from across the street came to see Ali. Sam brought board games and even told Ali what was going on at school each day. Although Ali had been nice to everyone in school, only one person had cared about him.
Check the evidence that best supports the theme. (Choose two)
"One morning, as Ali was on his newspaper route, he tripped over a rock."
"Ali was the friendliest boy in town"
"Days went by and only Sam from across the street came to see Ali."
"Although Ali had been nice to everyone at school, only one person cared about him."
- 16. Multiple Choice
I’m the short film Float the theme is unique because the kid is one of a kind. In the short film the boy can float and no other human being can fly.
This works as a theme statement.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
To create a theme, first start with a thematic statement then stretch it into a complete sentence.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
You can get clues about a story's theme by...
(Choose all that apply.)
Focusing on what matters to the protagonist
Focusing on patterns that occur across a text
Considering how a character, especially a main character, develops over the course of a text
Looking at only a small piece of a text
Thinking about the conflict and what ideas are in conflict with each other
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