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Theme

Theme. An Introduction to finding theme. Theme is about life or human nature . Theme is not stated directly but must be inferred. The central idea of a story. Theme: The story ’ s main idea. The message the writer wants to communicate by telling the story. Types of theme

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Theme

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  1. Theme An Introduction to finding theme.

  2. Theme is about life or human nature . • Theme is not stated directly but must be inferred. • The central idea of a story. Theme: • The story’s main idea. • The message the writer wants to communicate by telling the story.

  3. Types of theme • Implied themes must be inferred by considering all the elements of a story and asking what message about life is conveyed. • Stated themes are directly presented in a story. And is easily defined.

  4. For example: The theme of “Cinderella” is implied. The reader can infer the message that if you are in a bad situation, you should do the best that you can. In the end, things will work out for you.

  5. Theme can be revealed by: • A story’s title. • Key phrases and statements about big ideas. • The ways the characters change and the lesson they learn about life.

  6. Theme and topic matchup: Courage Revenge Jealousy Dreams 1-Be careful how you treat other people; 1-___________ They may treat you the same. 2-Face your fear and you can defeat them. 2-__________ 3-Do not wish for what others posses. Be 3-___________ happy with what you have. 4-Work for what you want in life and you 4-___________ can achieve any goal.

  7. Creating thematic statements (not topic): • Example: Courage allows people to attempt difficult tasks in their lives, even when the possibility of failure is very high. • Let’s break it down.

  8. Break Down: • Courage • Allows people to attempt difficult tasks in their lives. • Even when the possibility of failure is very high. • Topic • What about the topic? • Ends with a subordinate clause. It strengthens the statement by clarifying it.

  9. Themes are Usually about Big ideas: For example: Freedom Friendship Trust Good vs. evil Poverty Education Life Law Bravery And much, much more

  10. Valuable points: • Theme is not the topic. • Theme is the point being made about the topic. • Theme is statement about life. • A good theme teach valuable lesson about life . • Short stories tend to have only one theme or message. Novels have many lessons or messages.

  11. What was the TOPIC of “The Most Dangerous Game?” Now, what was the author trying to tell the reader about that topic?

  12. Let’s practice finding the theme of some works. • It’s easier to practice with smaller pieces that are easier to read. • Let’s practice finding the theme of some works. • It’s easier to practice with smaller pieces that are easier to read.

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