Theme
What is the theme of a story?
The main message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is dialogue in a story?
The words that characters say to each other.
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
What does "tone" in a story refer to?
Answer: The author's attitude or feelings about the subject.
If a story shows characters helping each other during difficult times, what could be the theme?
A. Don't be greedy
B. Friendship
C. Don't bully others
Which of these is an example of personification: "The wind whispered through the trees" or "The dog barked loudly"?
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Correct the dialogue:
I can't wait for summer vacation said Lucy.
"I can't wait for summer vacation," said Lucy.
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of one thing to another
If an author uses cheerful and light words, what might the tone be?
Happy or optimistic
Which of the following could be a theme for a story about a young girl who overcomes her fear of the dark?
A. Honesty is best
B. Don't cry over spilled milk
C. Face your fears
What is being personified in this sentence?
The old house groaned as the wind howled through its creaky windows.
The house
Correct the dialogue:
"why are we leaving so early?" asked Tom.
"Why are we leaving so early?" asked Tom.
Which of these is a metaphor: "Her smile is sunshine" or "Her smile is like sunshine"?
"Her smile is sunshine."
What tone is created by the following words: "joyful," "cheerful," and "bright"?
happy
If a book repeatedly shows the consequences of characters lying, what is the likely theme?
Honesty is the best policy
Which of the following sentences contains personification?
a) The leaves danced in the wind.
b) The cat slept peacefully on the couch.
c) The river is deep and wide.
"The leaves danced in the wind"
Identify the error in this dialogue: "I can't wait to go," Sarah said excitedly."
Answer: There should not be a quotation mark after "excitedly." The correct punctuation is: "I can't wait to go," Sarah said excitedly.
Which sentence contains a simile?
a) The classroom was a zoo.
b) He was as brave as a lion.
c) The snow was a white blanket.
"He was as brave as a lion"
If a story describes a setting with "dark clouds gathering" and "a cold wind blowing," what tone is likely being set?
ominous or scary
If a story focuses on a character who overcomes numerous obstacles to achieve their dreams, what could be the theme?
The theme could be perseverance or the importance of never giving up on your dreams.
Identify the personification in this sentence:
The thunder grumbled angrily in the distance.
"The thunder grumbled angrily"
Correct the dialogue:
Let’s go to the park, suggested Mia, "It’s a perfect day for a picnic."
"Let’s go to the park," suggested Mia. "It’s a perfect day for a picnic."
Convert the simile into a metaphor:
She is as busy as a bee.
She is a busy bee.
What tone is conveyed by the following passage: "The room was filled with laughter and the sound of clinking glasses"?
The tone is joyful or celebratory.