Plot Events
Name a key event that starts the plot in The Hunger Games.
Katniss volunteers to take her sister Prim's place in the Hunger Games.
What is the main theme of Inside Out?
The importance of understanding and accepting all emotions.
Is this a plot element or a theme: "A hero’s journey to rescue a friend"?
Plot
Which theme does this quote illustrate: "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." (Lilo & Stitch)?
The importance of family and belonging.
What is the main obstacle Cinderella faces?
Her stepmother and stepsisters treat her cruelly and prevent her from attending the ball.
What is the climax in The Avengers movie?
The Battle of New York where the Avengers fight Loki and his alien army.
Describe a theme in The Lion King.
The circle of life, the responsibility that comes with leadership, friendship.
Is this a plot element or a theme: "The value of friendship and loyalty"?
Theme
Which theme does this quote illustrate: "With great power comes great responsibility." (Spider-Man)?
The responsibility that comes with having power.
How does the story of Little Red Riding Hood show a theme of caution?
The wolf, and the idea of being caution of strangers.
What event marks the resolution in Finding Nemo?
Nemo is safely reunited with his father, Marlin, and they return home together.
Identify the main theme in Frozen.
True love, particularly the love between siblings, can overcome any obstacle.
Is this a plot element or a theme: "A protagonist faces various challenges to achieve their goal"?
Plot
Which theme does this quote illustrate: "It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)?
The importance of choices and identity.
What challenge do the three pigs face in The Three Little Pigs?
They must build strong houses to protect themselves from the big bad wolf.
In Moana, what event marks the beginning of Moana’s journey to find Maui and restore the heart of Te Fiti?
Moana discovers her grandmother's secret and learns about the darkness spreading across their island... also she finds a boat!
What is the main theme of The Incredibles?
The importance of family and the idea that everyone has unique strengths.
Is this a plot element or a theme: "The importance of being true to oneself"?
Theme
Which theme does this quote illustrate: "Some people are worth melting for." (Frozen)?
The power of love and self-sacrifice.
How does Beauty and the Beast illustrate the theme of inner beauty?
By showing how Belle sees beyond the Beast's exterior and falls in love with his true self.
What event serves as the introduction (call to action) in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry receives his letter to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
What is the main theme of Black Panther?
The stories explore themes of family, power, and what it means to be a leader.
Describe the difference between plot and theme.
Plot is the sequence of events in a story; theme is the underlying message or central idea.
Which theme does this quote illustrate: "Not all those who wander are lost." (The Lord of the Rings)?
The theme of self discovery or the path in which you take leads to a certain journey!
In the story of Rapunzel, what theme is illustrated through Rapunzel’s captivity in the tower and her eventual escape with the help of the prince?
The theme of freedom and resilience.. and later on love.