Theme Flashcards
How Many Parts Are in Theme?
Four
What are the four parts Theme?
Lesson, Thesis, Big Idea, Moral
What is Moral?
the author states this clearly in the story what they want the reader to understand.
What is an example of Moral?
Fables
What is a Big Idea?
general messages or ideas
What is a Thesis?
Specific to the story, Authors Purpose, the major point the writer intends for the reader
What is Lesson?
image or scene that is most important to you, IMAGINE what is going on through the main character’s mind, specific to each reader
What is the definition of Theme?
You learn a lesson from the story, the story teaches you valuable lesson
What is an example of Theme?
Lord of the Rings, The tortoise and the Hare, The Firebird, The Boy who cried Wolf, Holes, The Outsiders, Chicken Soup for the Soul
what part of Theme has two main areas of literary criticism?
Thesis
What is an example of Big Ideas?
Love friendship, loyalty, war, truth, duty
What is an example of Big Ideas?
Love friendship, loyalty, war, truth, duty
