Theme 2 - ID/Selection Exercise: Identify General Themes
Literary Core Skill:
Define and review the definition of general theme.
Resources: Socratic List question 13a; TC Syllabus section 6.
Elements of Fiction:
Assignment Type:
Description:
This worksheet presents a list of terms/phrases. Students check the box next to those that represent general themes.
The “general theme” of a story is the universal idea, topic, or question that the story addresses; the subject toward which the author wishes to turn the conversation. It is distinct from the “specific theme” of a story, which is the case, point, or argument that the author is making about that topic.
Grading Rubric:
One point for each correct choice.