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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA theme is the big idea in a story. It's the message about people or the world that the author is trying to get across. Themes are universal, which means they are true in all times and all places. They apply to many different types of people.
Read the following passage from a story.
Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?Some goals are too hard to achieve even if you try many times.Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.When you achieve a goal, you shouldn’t brag about it. - 2. Multiple ChoiceThemes are about universal topics. For example, a topic could be compassion, relationships or fate. A theme is often stated as a judgment about one of these topics. For example, a theme about the topic of relationships could be "relationships teach you important lessons."
Which of the following could be the theme of a story?You can never turn your back on your family.A young girl returns to her family after moving far away.Most people have at least one brother or sister.“I’ll never speak to you again,” she said quietly to her mother. - 3. 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.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main difference between THEME and MAIN 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.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of THEME?Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.Life is short; make the most of it.
- 6. 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. - 7. Multiple ChoiceMy best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game. This was going to be a tough decision. If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.It's important to be loyalYour friends are the most important things in lifeBeing good at sports is the best way to get friendsit's important to never give up
- 8. Multiple ChoiceShe sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.Sometimes crying is good for youit's important to be honestDriving a car is a big responsibilityexpereincing loss/grief is difficult
- 9. Multiple ChoiceKim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.sacrifice is difficult sometimesit's better to give than to receivefriendship is the most important thing in lifeit's important to be honest
- 10. Multiple Choice"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.you should sacrifice for othersyour family will do anything for youwhen you are greedy, you will fall downyou should never give up
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