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- 1. Multiple Choice
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?What the story is about~
he topic of the textA message the author is trying to get across to the reader~~~~~~here and when the story happens - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe best definition of theme is...The lesson the author is teaching.The message the author is sending.A word that summarizes the story.The character's main problem.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA novel can have more than one theme.TRUEFALSE
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWe learn a story's theme through the character's actions.
True or False?FalseTrue - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a good sentence starter for a theme statement?Often times in life...The theme of the story is...The theme was...There was no theme...
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another good sentence starter for a theme statement?Theme is...The theme of the story is....There is no themeSometimes in life...
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an important part of a theme statement?Big Ideathe characters feelingstext evidencesentence starter
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTheme is also known as...Authors MessageOnly known as themeThe lessonMoral
- 9. Multiple ChoiceTheme is usually a very broad thoughtTrueFalse
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhenever you write a theme statement you MUST use a sentence starterTrueFalse
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAll stories only have 1 ThemeTrueFalse
- 12. Multiple ChoiceYou can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...evaluating how a character has changedsharing a character's experiencedetermining how the conflict has resolvedALL of the above
- 13. Multiple ChoiceUnlike the topic of literature, a theme ...can be expressed in one wordalways shows the settingrelies on the characters' speech/dialoguecannot be just one word
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAt which point in the story is the theme usually revealed?in the beginningduring the rising actionat the point of climaxnear the end (falling actions or resolution
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow do you, as a reader, explore theme in a piece of literature?both B and Cby analyzing literary elementsBy analyzing literary techniquesthe theme will come to you
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIdentify possible ways an author presents theme in a literary work.Through feelings of the main characterThrough conversations of the charactersActions and events in the storyAll of the above
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the four important concepts that help develop the theme?Foreshadowing, alliteration, irony, and hyperboleSetting, conflict, character's motives, and resolutionMain character, minor character, irony, and flashback
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow does the plot line interact with theme?it doesn't at allactions are a part of the plot line; actions can "say" a messagetells the reader how to act in a certain situationonly plot lines in romance novels interact with theme
- 19. Multiple ChoiceHow Many words is the big Idea?OneTwothreeAs Many As I Need
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDuring a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?You should cheat to win.Always work hard.It pays to be honest.Teamwork is best. - 21. Multiple ChoiceOne summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?share with your neighborwork before you playbe respectfuldon't be greedy - 22. Multiple ChoiceNature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay.
What is the central theme of this poem?Nature and manInnocence cannot lastSunsets and sunrises are beautifulNature and beauty - 23. Multiple ChoiceIn a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?be persistentbe honestalways share with othersrespect your family - 24. Multiple ChoiceDan and Doug led the journalism club. While Dan was generally regarded as a better writer than Doug, Doug was invaluable to the publication for his investigative skills. Together, they had uncovered a scandal in the cafeteria that had been dubbed "Horsemeat-Gate." Due to Dan and Doug's compelling story, interest in the high school paper grew. Dan was even interviewed by the local paper. During the interview, Dan spoke at length about all he had done to write the story. He failed to mention Doug's involvement. Doug felt slighted and confronted Dan, but Dan asserted that he was the main writer of the story and therefore deserved the credit. Shortly after the blowout, Doug left the journalism club. The people of the town were interested in the high school paper, but without Doug's knack for finding good stories, the quality of the paper diminished and so did interest in the paper. Now that his popularity surge had ended, Dan had more time to think. He reasoned that they'd still be on top of the world if Doug hadn't been so stubborn and selfish.
Choose the best theme.Either lead or get out of the way.Give credit where credit is due.Dan and Doug argued over whose contribution was more important to the paper.Kindness matters. - 25. Multiple ChoiceLucas swung his fist as hard as he could and hit William between the shoulder blades. William cringed and moaned. He was a grade younger than Lucas and forty pounds lighter. "That's what you get for sitting on my swing, crybaby," Lucas said with anger in his eyes and hatred in his heart. "If you tell on me, I'll hit you twice as hard!" Lucas shouted at William as he ran off crying. Lucas enjoyed bullying William. It was easy to do and it made Lucas feel strong and good about himself. As he was rejoicing in his easy victory over the fragile William, Lucas felt a sharp sting in between his shoulder blades as he was knocked from the swing. "Ugh!" He shouted as he sprawled across the soft rubber playground tiles. Lucas looked up to see Craig. Craig was a grade older than Lucas and at least forty pounds heavier. "That's what you get for bullying little kids, coward," Craig said with anger in his eyes and justice in his heart. "If I see you put your hands on another little kid out here, or anywhere else, I'm going to hit you twice as hard!" Craig shouted at Lucas as he ran off crying.
Choose the best theme.Always tell the truth.Be happy with what you have.Lucas is bullying William, and Craig comes to the rescue.What goes around, comes around. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags