Theme (2027) (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What is a theme?
What is a theme?
Major idea/central message running throughout a story
Theme vs plot distinction
Theme vs plot distinction
Plot = what happens; theme = deeper meaning/what it's about
What themes explore
What themes explore
Universal human experiences across cultures & time periods
4 common themes
4 common themes
Love, justice, freedom, betrayal
How to identify main themes
How to identify main themes
Ask: What big ideas does author keep returning to?
How can themes be introduced?
How can themes be introduced?
Clear from beginning OR develop gradually through story
How do themes affect characters?
How do themes affect characters?
Drive character decisions & shape emotional journey
Key moments that highlight theme
Key moments that highlight theme
Scenes where theme is clear/powerful or creates turning points
How is theme resolved?
How is theme resolved?
Author's final statement - hope, despair, or open-ended
What comparative writing must show
What comparative writing must show
Both similarities AND differences between texts
3 phrases to show similarities
3 phrases to show similarities
Similarly; In the same way; Both texts explore
3 phrases to show differences
3 phrases to show differences
On the other hand; Unlike in; A key difference is