Theme Flashcards
the central idea or underlying message of the text
Theme
help others in need,never give up,team work
Examples of theme
Ask yourself: what is the strory….
Teaching
Try to figure out the authors view of life by looking at how the characters…..
Behave
True or false: theme is always stated directly in the text
False
Consider the plot,characters,and setting to _____ theme
Infer
True or False: theme is the same as the plot of the story
False
Theme is a _______ about people,life,and the world we live in that the author wants the reader to understand
Message
Themes are expressed and emphasized by the way the author makes us ____
Feel
Themes are presented in ________ and___________. Loook for thoughts that are repeted throughout the story.
Thoughts,Conversation
Themes are suggested through the characters.Ask yourself: What does the main character _____ in the story?
Learn
The _______ or ______ in the story are used to suggest theme.
Actions or Events
- Create a list of topics adressed in the story
- Choose one topic and fill in the blank: The author belives dont worry be happy about (topic)
- Drop the words “The author belives…” and your left with a _____ ________
Writing a theme statement