Holt Chapter 3 Lit
Terms and meanings from Chapter 3 in the HLLA series on Theme
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- Theme
- The truth about life that is revealed by a story. Theme gives a story it's power.
- How is theme stated?
- Theme is typically stated in a sentence or two, unlike the subject/topic of a story which can be stated in a word or two.
- How does a reader find a theme?
- A raeader must infer, or make educated guesses to figure out a theme. You can always look at the main character too, what did they learn, or how did they change?
- Language and theme
- The language used by an author can help to support a theme, for example a story with stormy weather often has a theme that has to do with great passion.
- Subject v. Theme
- A subject is stated in a word or two, and a theme is stated in a sentence or two.
- Summarize
- To state the main ideas of a story or article in your own words in the order that they happened in the story, or in the order of importance.
- conclusion
- A big idea that is presented by the author of an article. It is generally supported by facts and valid opinions.
- Universal themes
- A universal theme is a theme that has been around for thousands of years and has been used over and over. THEY HAVE TO DO WITH THE HUMAN CONDITION. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMAN.
- Connections
- Being able to connect our own experiences to that of what we are reading. Being able to make a connection with a character in a story.
- Fact
- Something that can be proven true.
- opinion
- someone's personal beliefs or attitudes
- Valid Opinion
- An opinion that can be supported by facts.