- Does the title state the theme?
- What are you going to remember about this book?
- What is the purpose of the story?
- What is the subject of the book?
- What is the general truth that the author seems to be stating about human nature?
- What things does the reader have to know to understand the story?
- What attitudes does the author assume the reader has?
- What devices does the author use to deliver the message?
