Theme Basics
Central idea is the _____ ______ of the text
main focus
Name at least 3 of the 5 different techniques/text details used to develop theme in the text
character growth, conflict resolution, dialogue, symbolism, and setting
T.A.O.U "The Cyclops Cave"
What are the character experiences of Ulysses that can be used for theme analysis purposes?
Ulysses must use his intelligence instead of his strength to defeat the cyclops
Theme must be _______ by the reader
inferred
Central idea can be found on both types of fiction but mainly applies to works of ________
non-fiction
Based on how the environment influences certain behaviors or values, the author can use _______ to reveal specific themes to the reader
Setting
T.A.O.U "The Keeper of the Winds"
What is Ulysses up against (conflict) in this chapter?
Ulysses is betrayed by his men
A story can have ________ theme(s)
multiple
or
more than one
Unlike theme, central idea may be ______ stated in the text
directly
Authors can use _________ within the text to develop certain themes on a deeper level
symbolism
Please create a theme statement for T.A.O.U "The Ciconians"
Must be based on temptation
Name at least three text details that can be analyzed to infer a theme within the text
Character actions
Key events
Obstacles/challenges faced by
characters (conflict)
Resolution of a story
Name at least three types of text details that can be analyzed to identify the central idea of a given text
Character actions
Key events
Topic sentences
Repeated ideas throughout the text
Supporting details
Based on how ______ or ________ conflicts are resolved, authors can use these moments to reveal a theme to the reader
internal and external
Please create a theme statement for T.A.O.U "The Cyclops Cave"
Must be based on resilience
A theme should always be presented as a ______ __________
theme statement
Central idea is what the story is _____ while theme is the ______ of the story
about and lesson
Based on ______ a character makes or their character _______ the author can teach a reader a lesson that can then be translated into a theme
decisions and development
Please create a theme statement for T.A.O.U "Keeper of the Winds"
Must be based on betrayal