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