G21: Explain the specific theme of various titles.
Notes and Resources:
Teaching the Classics Syllabus Section 6
Socratic List Question 11a - 11e, 10e - 10f, 12a - 12d
The “specific theme” of a story is the case, point, or argument that the author is making about a universal idea, topic, or question. It is distinct from “general theme,” which is the universal idea itself. Every story thus has both a general theme (topic) and a specific theme (thesis).
Element of Fiction:
Assignment Options:
G21.1 Single Sentence Exercise: State Specific Theme of Current Title
G21.2 Story Chart Exercise: Identify Specific Theme
G21.3 Short Answer Exercise: Specific Theme as Answer to Story Question
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