Question

Which statements are true about theme? Check all that apply.

Themes are observations about life.
Themes can be stated in a sentence.
Themes and topics are the same thing.
Themes are messages a text conveys about a topic.
Examples of themes include loyalty, corruption, and greed.
Themes are rarely stated directly and need to be inferred by the reader.

Answer 1

The following statements about theme are true:

1. **Themes are observations about life.**
2. **Themes can be stated in a sentence.**
3. **Themes are messages a text conveys about a topic.**
4. **Examples of themes include loyalty, corruption, and greed.**
5. **Themes are rarely stated directly and need to be inferred by the reader.**

The statement "Themes and topics are the same thing" is **not true.** Themes are the underlying messages or insights about life expressed in a text, while topics are simply the subjects or ideas being discussed.