Matching Pairs Identifying themeOnline version Match the universal theme to the thematic sentence. by Laura Thorne 1 Friendship 2 Perseverance 3 Thanksgiving 4 Loneliness 5 Honesty 6 Courage 7 Responsibility 8 Hope Do the right thing. Believe in something. Stand by your friend in good or bad times. Hard work and patience pay off in the end. Being alone can make you sad. Face your fears and don't be afraid. Always tell the truth. Appreciate what you have.