Discovering the Theme in a Story
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
63
Have you ever heard the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? The race is the plot, but did you know there's something deeper? It's called the theme! The theme is the lesson or message the story shares. In this tale, the theme is: 'slow and steady wins the race.' So next time you read a story, try to find the theme!
Question 1
What is the theme in the story of the Tortoise and the Hare?
A
Winning is everything
B
Quickness beats cleverness
C
Slow and steady wins the race
Explanation. In the story of Tortoise and the Hare, the theme is 'slow and steady wins the race'. This is the lesson or message the story shares.
D
The bigger the better
E
Hard work pays off
Question 2
What does the word 'theme' mean in a story?
A
The main character
B
The setting of the story
C
The lesson or message
Explanation. The 'theme' in a story refers to the lesson or message the story shares.
D
The climax of the story
E
The conflict in the story
Question 3
What is the plot in the story of the Tortoise and the Hare?
A
The theme of the story
B
The moral of the story
C
The race between the tortoise and the hare
Explanation. The plot in a story refers to the main events. In the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, it is the race between them.
D
The setting of the story
E
The characters in the story
Question 4
What can we infer from the story of the Tortoise and the Hare?
A
The hare is the smarter one
B
The tortoise cheated in the race
C
Being patient and consistent can lead to success
Explanation. From the theme 'slow and steady wins the race', we can infer that being patient and consistent can lead to success.
D
The tortoise was lucky to win
E
The hare let the tortoise win
Question 5
Is the statement 'Slow and steady wins the race' true or false based on the story of the Tortoise and the Hare?
A
True
Explanation. According to the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, the statement 'Slow and steady wins the race' is true as the slow tortoise wins the race by being consistent and steady.
B
False
C
Cannot be determined
D
Partially true
E
Both True and False
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