Theme Statements and Claims
Which of the following best defines a theme in literature or film?
A) A detailed summary of the main events in the story.
B) The author’s opinion about a character's personality.
C) A universal idea or message the author suggests about life through the story.
D) A description of the setting and conflict in the plot.
C) A universal idea or message the author suggests about life through the story.
What should you include when giving context for a quote in analytical writing?
A) A brief summary of the chapter and your opinion of the quote
B) Who is speaking, when in the book it happens, and what is going on in the story
C) Background information about the author and the historical time period
D) An explanation of the theme you think the quote connects to
B) Who is speaking, when in the book it happens, and what is going on in the story
What does analysis do in a literary paragraph?
A) It summarizes and explains the evidence.
B) It gives a personal opinion about the quote.
C) It breaks down key words and explains how the quote supports the claim.
D) It restates the quote in your own words.
C) It breaks down key words and explains how the quote supports the claim.
Which of the following best defines a claim in an analytical paragraph?
A) A fun fact about a character to make the writing more interesting.
B) A sentence that summarizes the plot before the paragraph begins.
C) A statement that creates an argument and focuses the paragraph while connecting back to the theme.
D) A quote from the text used to support an idea.
C) A statement that creates an argument and focuses the paragraph while connecting back to the theme.
Which of these is the best example of a context sentence?
A) “Never shall I forget that night…”
B) Elie thinks about his soup.
C) During his first night in the camp, Elie witnesses babies being thrown into a fire.
D) “The soup tasted of corpses.”
C) During his first night in the camp, Elie witnesses babies being thrown into a fire.
Which concluding sentence best wraps up a paragraph about faith and self-worth in Encanto?
A) Mirabel keeps hoping her family will see her differently.
B) Mirabel starts to question her worth after being left out again.
C) Mirabel tries to earn a place in the family by being helpful.
D) Mirabel learns that being overlooked doesn't mean she lacks value.
D) Mirabel learns that being overlooked doesn't mean she lacks value.
Which topic sentence best supports the theme “People can lose hope when others don’t believe in them” in Ratatouille?
A) Linguini gets nervous when he tries to cook alone.
B) Remy lives in the walls of the restaurant.
C) Remy starts to doubt himself when he overhears people criticizing rats.
D) Remy finds cheese and strawberries in the market.
C) Remy starts to doubt himself when he overhears people criticizing rats.
Which sentence includes correct MLA citation?
A) “Never shall I forget that night” (Wiesel).
B) “Never shall I forget that night” (34).
C) “Never shall I forget that night” Wiesel.
D) “Never shall I forget that night” (Night).
B) “Never shall I forget that night” (34).
Claim: Moana learns that true leadership means listening to her inner voice rather than following others’ expectations.
Quote: “The call isn’t out there at all—it’s inside me.”
Which key word from the quote best supports the claim?
A) call
B) out
C) me
D) isn’t
C) me
Which of the following is the most complex and insightful theme statement?
A) People often grow when they face challenges, but others may give in to fear and avoid change.
B) People should always be brave, even when it’s scary.
C)People often need friends to help them succeed.
D) Moana wants to sail past the reef even though her dad says no.
A) People often grow when they face challenges, but others may give in to fear and avoid change.
Which quote from Encanto best supports a theme about suffering?
A) “We don’t talk about Bruno.”
B)“The house is magical.”
C) “Luisa is super strong.”
D) “I’m fine, I’m totally fine. I’m not nervous. I’m as tough as the crust of the Earth is.”
D) “I’m fine, I’m totally fine. I’m not nervous. I’m as tough as the crust of the Earth is.”
What does a concluding sentence do in a body paragraph?
A) Ties the analysis back to the claim and theme
B) Summarizes the story
C) Introduces the next paragraph
D) Restates the quote
A) Ties the analysis back to the claim and theme
Theme Statement: People often struggle to meet expectations placed on them, but they may find strength when they stay true to themselves.
Which of the following claim sentences best supports this theme in Encanto?
A) Isabela has beautiful powers that help the family’s garden grow.
B) Mirabel doesn’t receive a magical gift like the rest of her family.
C) Abuela is proud of the family’s reputation in the village.
D) Luisa breaks down emotionally when the pressure to stay strong becomes too much.
D) Luisa breaks down emotionally when the pressure to stay strong becomes too much.
Claim: In Ratatouille, Remy’s hope for a better life and belief in his dreams drives him to take risks and rise above others’ expectations.
Which of the following quotes best supports this claim?
A) “I have a highly developed sense of taste and smell.”B) “Change is nature, Dad. The part that we can influence. And it starts when we decide.”C) “This is my Dad. He’s never impressed.” D) “You’re the one getting fancy with the spices!”
B) “Change is nature, Dad. The part that we can influence. And it starts when we decide.”
Read the quote from Frozen:
“Conceal, don’t feel, don’t let them know.”
Which of these is the best example of analysis?
A) The repeated command “don’t” shows how Elsa’s emotions are being suppressed, and this contributes to her fear of being accepted.
B) This quote shows that Elsa feels different and believes she has to hide who she is.
C) The quote shows how Elsa is taught to hide her powers, which causes her to become more distant from others.
D) The word “conceal” shows Elsa is hiding her powers, which connects to the theme of secrets in families.
A) The repeated command “don’t” shows how Elsa’s emotions are being suppressed, and this contributes to her fear of being accepted.