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Literary Theme Score:

1.Theme is____ in a piece of literature.

A the conflict

B the plot

C the characters

D the deeper meaning or message

2.The theme of the following science fiction passage is the risky relationship
between humankind and technology.

A man, fueled by an urge for power and control due to his own pride, builds a
supercomputer. That supercomputer then takes over the world, causing chaos and
struggle galore.
A True

B False

3.Explain the difference between a theme and a motif.

4.Which is an example of a moral?

A Love others the way you would like to be loved.

B Love

C Fate

D The man had dark dreams throughout the story.

5.The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis draws on themes from the
bible.
A True

B False

6.Give an example of a modern work of fiction that draws on myths, traditional stories, or
religious works such as the Bible.

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7.What are some ways that a character can be revealed?
A By physical description.

B By what s/he says.

C By what s/he does.

D All of the above

8.Describe the patterns related to Superman and Jesus. How are they similar? How
are they different? What themes are found in their stories?

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