Description: Determining the theme in works of literature, namely prose, poetry and drama.
Determining the Theme
Literary Elements
- What is the writing about or what is its subject?
Main Idea
- What is the meaning behind the piece of writing?
Lesson
- What did you learn from the piece of writing?
Author's View
Types
- Separate the major from the minor or sub-themes.
Writing the Theme
- Write the theme as a concise and precise statement.