What is a story’s central or unifying message?(1 point)

Responses

theme
theme

genre
genre

plot
plot

tone

9 answers

The correct response is theme. The theme is the central or unifying message of a story.

How can readers best determine the theme of a story? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

by reading the story
by reading the story

by comparing with other stories
by comparing with other stories

by reviewing the setting
by reviewing the setting

by looking for patterns
by looking for patterns

by analyzing story details

The two correct answers for determining the theme of a story are:

  1. by reading the story
  2. by looking for patterns

These approaches help readers to identify the central messages and ideas within the text.

What is the theme of a story?(1 point)
Responses

the main events that take place
the main events that take place

the story’s form of presentation
the story’s form of presentation

the central or unifying lesson
the central or unifying lesson

the story’s category or type

The correct response is the central or unifying lesson. The theme of a story conveys its main idea or message.

How can genre affect the theme of a text?(1 point)
Responses

Genre affects when the theme will be revealed in the story.
Genre affects when the theme will be revealed in the story.

Genre affects how important the theme will be compared to other elements of the story.
Genre affects how important the theme will be compared to other elements of the story.

Genre affects which themes can be presented in the story.
Genre affects which themes can be presented in the story.

Genre affects which story elements the author will likely use to present the theme.

The correct response is Genre affects which themes can be presented in the story. Different genres often have specific themes that are more prevalent or suitable for that genre, influencing what themes authors choose to explore.

How would a story from the science fiction genre most likely explore a theme about teamwork?(1 point)
Responses

by creating a suspicious situation and forcing two detectives to work together to uncover answers
by creating a suspicious situation and forcing two detectives to work together to uncover answers

by forcing characters to trust each other and work together to solve a serious problem facing humanity
by forcing characters to trust each other and work together to solve a serious problem facing humanity

by introducing two characters whose attraction is strained by something that forces them to work together
by introducing two characters whose attraction is strained by something that forces them to work together

by putting characters up against a magical problem and forcing them to find a way to solve it together

The correct response is by forcing characters to trust each other and work together to solve a serious problem facing humanity. This approach aligns with typical science fiction themes that often involve high-stakes scenarios requiring collaboration and teamwork to address significant challenges.