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- 1. Multiple Choice
The theme of a story is the
main character.
message about life that the author expresses.
sequence of events.
short summary of what the story is about.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a main idea?
the main character in a story.
the message about life that an author expresses.
the sequence of events in a story.
a description of what the story is mostly about.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
Fear is more dangerous than any beast.
A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.
a fear of heights.
"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too."
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
a 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother
a small apartment in Marfa, Texas
Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
Your past does not define you.
returning home after a long time
A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.
an old man who used to be a farmer
- 6. Multiple Choice
Read the following sentence.
A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness.
The sentence above is an example of a
plot.
character.
main idea.
theme.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read the following sentence.
Friendship helps people get through hard times.
The sentence above is an example of a
plot.
character.
main idea.
theme.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Read the following sentence.
A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War.
The sentence above is an example of a
plot.
character.
main idea.
theme.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
- 10. Multiple Choice
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.
Overeating leads to illness.
Insects value food over safety.
Always send a tester.
- 11. Multiple Choice
If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?
Don't cry over spilled milk.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
Face your fears.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why can't TRUST be a theme?
There's nothing to learn about it.
Trust is a theme.
It's only one word, which is a topic.
- 13. Multiple Choice
A story can have more than one theme.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Read the following passage from a story.
As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled, too. It had been worth it.
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
Playing a musical instrument is too much work.
Hard work can bring great rewards.
Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.
It's OK to give up on yourself.
- 15. Multiple Choice
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by
evaluating how a character has changed.
paying attention to what the character has learned.
determining how the conflict was resolved.
ALL of the above
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?
Authors NEVER use the same theme twice.
Themes only repeat in short stories.
The same themes can occur in different stories.
All poems have the same theme
- 17. Multiple Choice
A theme in literature
mentions characters.
mentions plot events.
is a universal concept.
- 18. Multiple Choice
How does a reader identify the theme in MOST stories?
It is stated directly in the text.
A character tells you.
The reader must understand what the character has learned and infer the theme.
Books or movies do not have themes.
- 19. Multiple Choice
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
skim through the story.
just read the beginning of the story.
think about what the character has learned.
read the ending of the story.
- 20. Multiple Choice
If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
Respect your elders.
Always help others in need.
It's important to have courage to express individuality.
Respect the ideas of others.
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