Theme of a Story
1. Read the paragraph: "Sara always shared her toys with her friends. She loved to see everyone happy and playing together. When her friend lost his favorite toy, Sara gave him one of hers." What is the theme of this paragraph?
a. Friendship
b. Honesty
c. Bravery
d. Adventure
A. Friendship
1. What is a stanza in a poem?
a. A type of rhyme
b. A group of lines forming a section
c. The title of a poem
d. A type of rhythm
b. A group of lines forming a section.
What do we call the beginning of a story where the characters and setting are introduced?
a. Climax
b. Resolution
c. Introduction
d. Conclusion
C. Introduction
What is the theme of a poem?
a. The message of the poem
b. The words that rhyme in the poem
c. The number of lines in the poem
d. The title of the poem
A. The message of the poem
Which of the following is a feature of a prose?
a. It often rhymes.
b. It is written in paragraphs.
c. It has a cast of characters.
d. It is divided into acts and scenes.
B It is written in paragraphs
2. Read the paragraph: "Tom worked hard every day to save money for a new bike. He did chores, helped neighbors, and even sold lemonade. Finally, he had enough money to buy the bike." What is the theme of this paragraph?
a. Greed
b. Hard work pays off
c. Trust
d. Teamwork
B. Hard Work Pays Off
Which of the following is an example of a rhyme?
a. Cat and Hat
b. Sun and Moon
c. Tree and Leaf
d. Book and Pen
A. Cat and Hat
What is the term for the most exciting part of a story?
a. Climax
b. Beginning
c. Middle
d. End
A. Climax
If a poem describes a rainy day making someone sad, what could the theme be?
a. Rain is fun to play in
b. Rainy days are boring
c. Weather can affect our moods
d. Sunny days are better
C. Weather can affect our moods
What is one main difference between a poem and a play?
a. Plays always tell real stories.
b. Poems are always funny.
c. Plays are meant to be performed.
d. Poems have a list of characters.
C. Plays are meant to be performed
3. Read the paragraph: "Lily was nervous about the big test. She studied every night and asked her teacher for help. After the test, she felt proud of her work." What is the theme of this paragraph?
a. Courage
b. Patience
c. The importance of studying
d. Nature
C. The Importance of Studying
What does the term "imagery" mean in poetry?
a. A type of rhyme scheme
b. Words that create pictures in your mind
c. A way to end a poem
d. A type of stanza
B. Words that create pictures in your mind.
Which part of the story provides an answer to the problem?
a. Climax
b. Conflict
c.Solution
d. Rising Action
C. Solution
Which of the following lines from a poem suggests the theme of bravery?
a. "The sun set slowly over the hill"
b. "He faced the dragon without fear"
c. "The flowers bloomed brightly in spring"
d. "The stars twinkled in the night sky
B. He faced the dragon without fear
Which element is in plays but not in prose?
a. Chapters
b. Dialogue set in quotation marks
c. Stage directions
d. Descriptive paragraphs
C. Stage Directions
Read the paragraph: "Max loved animals and wanted to help them. He volunteered at the animal shelter every weekend. The animals loved him, and he felt happy helping them." What is the theme of this paragraph?
a. Responsibility
b. Love for animals
c. Fear
d. Competition
B. Love for Animals
What is the purpose of repetition in a poem?
a. To confuse the reader
b. To make it longer
c. To emphasize an idea or feeling
d. To change the meaning
These can help us identify important events in a text.
A. Answers
B. Details
C. Sentences
D. Quotes
B. Details
A poem describes a child who dreams of flying to the stars. What could be the theme?
a. Imagination
b. Danger
c. Time
d. History
A. Imagination
What is a unique feature of poems compared to prose?
a. They are always long stories.
b. They are written in dialogue form.
c. They often use rhyme and rhythm.
d. They have chapters and sections.
C. They often use rhyme and rhythm
Read the paragraph: "Emily noticed a new student who seemed lonely. She invited her to play during recess, and they became good friends. The new student was very happy to have a friend." What is the theme of this paragraph?
a. Sharing
b. Loneliness
c. Kindness
d. Honesty
C. Kindness
What is a simile in poetry?
a. A comparison using "like" or "as"
b. A type of stanza
c. A word with a similar meaning
d. A type of rhyme
A. A comparison using "like" or "as"
When looking at a paragraph, how many events should I highlight?
A. 1-2
B. 3-4
C. 5-6
D. 7-8
A. 1-2
If a poem focuses on a character who never gives up, what is the theme?
a. Perseverance
b. Sadness
c. Celebration
d. Nature
A. Perseverance
Which of the following best describes prose?
a. A script for performances
b. A story with paragraphs and sentences
c. A series of rhyming lines
d. An act with stage directions
B. A story with paragraphs and sentences