Universal Theme
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- Q1Which of the following statements best defines theme?Theme is used to describe the writing style of the writer.Theme is used to describe to readers the genre of a book series.Theme is used to explain how and why important events happened in a story.A theme is the central idea of the story; sometimes it is a lesson or message the author wishes to convey.30s
- Q2Which of the following statements describes the differences between theme and universal theme?A theme is the central idea found within a story or passage. Universal themes are those that can be understood by many readers.A theme is used to appeal to a wide range of readers. A universal theme is used to teach readers a lesson that is not understood by a wide range of readers.There are no differences; they mean the same thing.Themes are used to talk only about positive things in life. Universal themes are used to talk about negative things in life.30s
- Q3Which of the following would be an example of universal theme?Death and tragedyA person's coming of age story.All the answers are correct.Cause and effect of our actions.30s
- Q4Which of the following statements about universal theme is correct?Universal themes are themes that a small group of readers can relate to.Universal themes are used in essays to persuade readers to all think the same way about an issue.Universal themes are themes that a wide range of readers can relate to.Only stories with universal themes are considered 'literature'.30s
- Q5Which of the following statements is true?There is a certain number of universal themes an author can use when writing a story.Themes are the supporting details found within a story or passage.There isn't a finite number of universal themes.All writers select one theme before they begin to write a story.30s