Theme & Symbolism Review
Authored by Vanessa Anderson
English
11th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the theme of the following text?
“It is far better to endure patiently a smart which nobody feels but yourself, than to commit a hasty action whose evil consequences will extend to all connected with you; and besides, the Bible bids us return good for evil.” (Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte)
Karma will get you back.
Materialism is a destructive quality.
Evil is everywhere.
Overcome evil with goodness.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The best definition of theme is...
The lesson the author is teaching.
A word that summarizes the story.
The message the author is sending.
The character's main problem.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
To identify theme, be sure that you've identified the story's....
plot
how the story uses characterization
primary conflict
all of the above
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a universal theme?
Texans form a strong sense of community.
Communities follow patterns of growth and change.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is and example of a universal theme?
Change is inevitable.
Changing schools is always difficult.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Theme Litmus Test:
To measure whether a theme works for a text, what should one consider?
It is what I believe, so it must be true.
It is supported by evidence from the text.
The author's choice of plot, character, conflict, and tone are all supported by it.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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