The Courageous World of Literature

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Which of the following best defines a theme statement?

A concise summary of the main subject of a work of literature

A revelation about human nature

A one-word description of the main subject of a work of literature

A central idea or insight in a work of literature (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a theme topic?

Finding acceptance in yourself

Honesty

Courage (correct)

Loving yourself

What does the writer's view of the world or a revelation about human nature represent in a theme statement?

The central idea

The theme topic

The universal truth

The writer's insight (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme topic?

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What is the purpose of writing a theme statement?

To convey the writer's view of the world Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the plot diagram is the turning point of the story?

Climax Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the falling action in a plot diagram?

To tie up loose ends of the plot Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the rising action in a plot diagram?

To develop the conflict(s) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the plot diagram usually occurs at the beginning of a short story?

Exposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a theme statement?

To express the central message or insight of a story Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following best defines a theme statement?

Which of the following is an example of a theme topic?

What does the writer's view of the world or a revelation about human nature represent in a theme statement?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme topic?

What is the purpose of writing a theme statement?

Which part of the plot diagram is the turning point of the story?

What is the purpose of the falling action in a plot diagram?

What is the main function of the rising action in a plot diagram?

Which part of the plot diagram usually occurs at the beginning of a short story?

What is the purpose of a theme statement?

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