True or False
The theme of a story is the author’s message about life.
True
Even though Holden is a popular figure in literature, I dislike him due to his arrogance.
Opinion
Name a moment in a book that has a moment when a character has a mini-epiphany; use character names
Many possible answers
Before writing a theme statement it is helpful to brainstorm ___________ __________ ___________ present in the book, words like “injustice,” “freedom,” or “love.”
Possible answers: big idea words, abstract nouns, concept or emotion words
The theme of a story only applies to some people, more specifically just the characters in the book.
In The Poet X, Xiomara struggles with relating to her parents, curbing her newfound desire for romance, and building her self-confidence in her writing.
Summary
Name a moment in a book when a character overcomes an internal and/or external conflict; make sure to use character names
Answers may vary
A theme should be a complete _________, not just one word or a fragment.
sentence
The theme of a story can be conveyed through the plot, characters, or other literary elements.
True
Throughout The Catcher in the Rye, the author unpacks how grief from unexpected loss can manifest in rebellion and poor coping skills.
Theme
Name a moment in the novel when a character faces an injustice or unfairness; use character names
Answers will vary
After brainstorming and choosing a big idea word, it is helpful to ask yourself “What is the ________ __________ me about this word or idea?”
"What is the author teaching me..."
The theme of a story is virtually interchangeable with the author’s purpose.
False
In We Are Not Free, the author demonstrates how the prejudice faced by Japanese Americans escalated during WWII, especially the internment camps
Summary
Explain a moment in a book when a character subverts a trope or an expectation of the novel's theme and/or storytelling process
Answers may vary
Check to make sure that your theme statement is _____________, meaning it could relate to all different kinds of people from different walks of life
universal