UNIVERSAL
THEME
CONFLICT
★ Identify the main conflict
and its outcome. How does it connect to the theme?
CHARACTERS
★ Examine thoughts, feelings, and
interactions. How do they connect to the
theme?
REPETITION
★ Look for repeated images, symbols, or
ideas. How do they connect to the theme?
WORD CHOICE
★ Look for clues in the word usage, figurative
language, and tone. How do they connect to
the theme?
TITLE
★ Analyze the title to see if it hints at or reveals an important aspect of
the message.
THEME
(The author’s
message)
Sample Solution