The narrator has access to *all* of the character's thoughts and feelings.

Dad joked with Billy at the shoe store, “I don’t know what we’ll do if your feet get any bigger, Sasquatch.”

Gives both the reasons for and effects of a specific event.

Cannot be proven.

The theme is the subject of the story, such as baseball, friendship, or individuality.

Tyrese studied the questions on the test in front of him. “I don’t know any of this stuff,” he thought. He looked at the teacher, at the other students, and wondered, “Am I in the right class?”

I ate my weight in turkey at Thanksgiving dinner.

Expands on a topic with a central argument and supporting details. (Hint- this is your best answer if none of the other's fit.)

Can be proven true or false?

The reader should look for text evidence to support a theme he or she believes is implied.

The 'eyes' through which we see a story.

The dark clouds pushed the sun away.

Presents steps in the order they should be done.

What you think, feel, or believe?

Different readers will identify different themes.

What part of speech/kind of word is the best clue for Point of View?

The living room was like a cave, dark and foreboding.

Shows the differences and similarities between two ideas or things. (Your current essay.)

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.

There is no right or wrong answer when determining theme, as long as there is evidence for it.

A character tells their own story and uses pronouns such as "I", "We", and "My"

She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

Points out an issue, then offers a way to fix it.

There seems to be too much standardized testing in public schools.

Theme is a matter of opinion.