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Theme

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Question 1
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What is a theme?
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a story line
the topic/subject
a universal truth about life and people
the time and place of an event
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Question 2
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Q. The theme of a piece of literature is the same as its ...
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message
significance
subject
meaning
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Question 3
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Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
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can be expressed in one word
always shows the setting
is always stated directly in the text
cannot be just one word
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Question 4
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Q. You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
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evaluating how a character has changed
sharing a character's experience
determining how the conflict has resolved
ALL of the above
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Question 5
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Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?
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Authors NEVER use the same theme twice
Themes only repeat in short stories
All poems have the same theme
The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors
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Question 6
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Q. To identify a theme in a story, a reader can ask ...
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What has the character learned?
What is the setting?
Who is the narrator?
ALL of the above
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Question 7
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Q. A theme should be supported by ...
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your own words
evidence from the text
rationale/reasoning
ALL of the above
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Question 8
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Q. Themes are universal because ...
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all humans share common experiences
authors add them to make the writing meaningful
the entire universe enjoys them
the stories go on forever
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Question 9
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?
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Treat others the way you want to be treated.
The little boy lied to his mother.
With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
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Question 10
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What could be an example of a theme?
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Friendship
Being prepared often leads to success.
How to bake chocolate chip cookies
Helping others
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