Finding Theme-Exam Review

plot

character

setting

all of the above

I love my friends.

Jess is my best friend.

Even though we argue, my true friends stay with me through thick and thin.

I get angry at my friends.

the title reveals details about the conflict

Authors drop clues in a story's title about what one of the themes might be

the title usually has nothing to do with the theme

the title tells you what the story is about

One theme of "The Three Little Pigs" is the value of hard work. The wolf blows the two houses down.

One theme of "The Three Little Pigs" is the value of hard work. The pig that took his time to build the strongest house survives the wolf attack, while the two pigs that rushed to build their houses end up having their homes destroyed.

One theme of "The Three Little Pigs" is the value of hard work. The pigs work hard.

One theme of "The Three Little Pigs" is the value of hard work. Not all of the pigs work hard.

tell whether or not you liked the story

use examples from the text that back up your answer

talk about personal connection you have with the main character

talk about the setting

several different themes sometimes falling under one main theme

a main idea with supporting details throughout the book

plot

a conflict that the main character has to face and resolve.

Notice how the problem is solved

Name the story's main problem

Ask yourself how the characters change from the beginning to the end.

all of the above

characters

setting

plot

all of the above

reviewing

clarifying

stating

revising