More about how to identify themes
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Remember, a theme:
the central, underlying, and controlling idea or insight of a work of literature.
Theme:
the idea the writer wishes to convey about the subject—the writer’s view of the world or a revelation about human nature.
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Find a theme by
Summarize the plot in one sentence.
Identifying the subject of the work.
Identify the insight or truth that was learned about the subject. How did the protagonist change?
What lesson did the protagonist learn from the resolution of the conflict?
Write one or more generalized, declarative sentences that state what was learned and how it was learned.
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Multiple Choice
Which theme fits the quote?
"When death captures me,'' the boy vowed, he will feel my first in his face.''
Language can be powerful.
The human instinct to survive is strong.
It's not easy to face your emotions.
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Multiple Choice
Which theme fits the quote? Somewhere, far down, there was an itch in his heart, but he made it a point not to scratch it. He was aftraid what might come leaking out.
Language can be powerful.
The human instinct to survive is strong.
It's not always easy to face your emotions.
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Multiple Choice
Which quote fits? The Fuhrer decided that he would rule the world with words. "I will never fire a gun. I will not have to.''
Language can be powerful.
The human instinct to survive is strong.
It's not always easy to face your emotions.
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Poll
Here's how I grade myself on finding the theme of a text.
Grade A. Oh, yeah. I've got this.
Grade B. Getting there.
Grade C. I need practice.
Grade D. Back it up and let's try this again.
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