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- 1. Multiple Choice
A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:
Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out
It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements
Only complicated, adult stories have themes
It is rarely stated explicitly
- 2. Multiple ChoiceCan shows and movies on TV have themes?No, only books can.TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.They can have themes just like books can.They are the only literary works that can have themes.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a theme?sharing with others is caringmoney is the root of all evilhard work pays offlove
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA story can have more than one theme.truefalse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called thethesissummarythemeplot
- 6. 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
- 7. Fill in the Blank
A theme is best expressed in a complete __________.
- 8. Fill in the Blank
The __________ of a story is usually just a word or two, and is different than the theme.
- 9. 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 you 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.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe theme of a piece of literature is the same as its ...messagesignificancesubjectmeaning
- 11. Multiple Choice
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
can be expressed in one word
always shows the setting
is always stated directly in the text
cannot be just one word
- 12. Multiple Choice
Splitting the room in half can be a good way to tackle a painting jobIt’s better to do things right the first timeIf you have a good suggestion, adults will agree with itPainting a room can be a time-consuming task. - 13. Multiple ChoiceThere are more important things in life than being popular.Popularity will make you inconsiderate of other's feelings.Cliques shouldn't be allowed.Friends can sometimes let one another down.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceFeed the homeless.When people work together, more can be accomplished.Helping others makes people feel good.When people donate to worthy causes, much can be accomplished.
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