1.6 - Theme
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Practice Questions
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What is a theme?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the lesson or meaning behind the story.
Name one common theme in drama.
💡 Hint: Consider the central conflicts or messages around which a story revolves.
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What does a theme represent in drama?
💡 Hint: Think about what you take away from a story.
True or False: A play can only have one theme.
💡 Hint: Think of complex stories that have many layers.
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Create a thematic analysis of a modern play and relate it to a classical work. What similarities and differences can you identify?
💡 Hint: Look at common themes like love, betrayal, or the struggle for identity.
Analyze how a playwright uses irony to enhance themes in their work. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider plays known for their use of dramatic irony, like 'Oedipus Rex' or 'Death of a Salesman'.
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