Theme
What is the theme of a story?
The central message or lesson the author wants readers to learn.
What are the five main parts of a plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
What are the three main types of point of view?
First-person, second-person, third-person.
What are the three main purposes an author may have for writing?
To persuade, inform, entertain
What is the main idea of a passage?
The most important point the author wants to communicate.
True or False: A theme is always stated directly in a text.
False. Themes are often implied and must be inferred.
What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
Exposition
In first-person point of view, the narrator uses which pronouns?
I, me, my, we, us.
If an author writes an article about the dangers of smoking to convince readers to stop, what is the purpose?
To persuade.
True or False: The main idea is always stated in the first sentence.
False. It can be anywhere in the passage or implied.
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
a) The main character has brown hair.
b) Hard work leads to success.
c) The story takes place in New York.
b) Hard work leads to success.
The most exciting or intense part of the story is called the _____.
Climax.
A narrator who knows everything about all characters is using _____.
Third-person omniscient point of view.
A fairy tale is written mainly to _____.
Entertain.
How is the main idea different from theme?
The main idea is specific to the passage, while the theme is a universal lesson.
In the fable “The Tortoise and the Hare,” what is the theme?
Slow and steady wins the race.
What happens during the falling action?
The conflict starts to be resolved, and the tension decreases.
What is the difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient?
Third-person limited focuses on one character’s thoughts and feelings, while third-person omniscient knows all characters’ thoughts.
What is the author’s purpose if they write a recipe book?
To inform or explain.
What should you do if a passage does not directly state the main idea?
Look at key details and summarize them to determine the main idea.
What are two ways an author can reveal a story’s theme?
Through character actions and through the story’s events.
What is the difference between rising action and falling action?
Rising action builds suspense before the climax, while falling action wraps up loose ends after the climax.
Identify the point of view:
You walk into a dark room and hear a strange noise.
Second-person point of view.
What is the difference between informing and explaining?
Informing provides facts, while explaining tells how to do something.
What is the best main idea for this passage?
“Bees are important to the environment because they pollinate plants, which helps crops grow. Many fruits and vegetables would not exist without bees.”
a) Bees are small insects.
b) Bees can be dangerous.
c) Bees are important for pollination and food production.
c) Bees are important for pollination and food production.