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Discovering the Theme in a Story
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?
Winning is everything
Quickness beats cleverness
Slow and steady wins the race
The bigger the better
Hard work pays off
Question 2
What does the word 'theme' mean in a story?
The main character
The setting of the story
The lesson or message
The climax of the story
The conflict in the story
Question 3
What is the plot in the story of the Tortoise and the Hare?
The theme of the story
The moral of the story
The race between the tortoise and the hare
The setting of the story
The characters in the story
Question 4
What can we infer from the story of the Tortoise and the Hare?
The hare is the smarter one
The tortoise cheated in the race
Being patient and consistent can lead to success
The tortoise was lucky to win
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?
True
False
Cannot be determined
Partially true
Both True and False
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