Question

theme in literature
use the text to answer each question below.

1. a theme is the big idea in a story. its the message about people or the world that the author is trying to get across. themes are universal, which means they are true in all times and all places. they apply to many different types of people.

read the following passage from a story:
rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. despite all the obstacles, he had won. beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain hed learned to live with. almost unconsciously, rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. he thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. the months of exercises to strengthen his leg.
ohan!\ he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. a smile broke across rohans face, shattering his thoughts. he returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.

which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
a. some goals are too hard to achieve even if you try many times.
b. through determination, you can overcome big challenges.
c. you need the support of your family to overcome challenges.
d. when you achieve a goal, you shouldnt brag about it.

1. themes are about universal topics. for example, a topic could be compassion, relationships or fate. a theme is often stated as a judgment about one of these topics. for example, a theme about the topic of relationships could be

elationships teach you important lessons.\

which of the following could be the theme of a story?
a. you can never turn your back on your family.
b. a young girl returns to her family after moving far away.
c. most people have at least one brother or sister.
??. \ill never speak to you again,\ she said quietly to her mother.

Explanation:

Analyze Question 1 passage

The passage describes Rohan winning a trophy despite obstacles, including a surgery and weeks spent in bed unable to compete. He did months of exercises to strengthen his leg. This shows strong determination to overcome a major physical challenge.

Evaluate Question 1 options

• Option A suggests goals are too hard to achieve, which contradicts Rohan's success.
• Option B states "Through determination, you can overcome big challenges," which directly matches Rohan's journey of rehabilitation and victory.
• Option C mentions family support, which is not discussed in the passage.
• Option D mentions bragging, which is not a focus of the passage.

Define theme for Question 2

A theme is a universal statement, judgment, or general truth about life or human nature. It should not be a specific plot event, a highly specific situation, or a line of dialogue.

Evaluate Question 2 options

• Option A, "You can never turn your back on your family," is a universal judgment/belief about human relationships, making it a theme.
• Option B describes a specific plot event (a young girl returning home).
• Option C is a demographic statistic/fact rather than a literary theme.
• Option D is a specific line of dialogue.

Answer:

Question 1

• (A) Some goals are too hard to achieve even if you try many times.
• (B) Through determination, you can overcome big challenges. (Correct answer)
• (C) You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.
• (D) When you achieve a goal, you shouldn't brag about it.

Question 2

• (A) You can never turn your back on your family. (Correct answer)
• (B) A young girl returns to her family after moving far away.
• (C) Most people have at least one brother or sister.
• (D) "I'll never speak to you again," she said quietly to her mother.