THEMATIC MEANING

Definition of Thematic Meaning

It refers to what is communicated by the way in which a speaker or a writer organizes the
message in terms of ordering focus and emphasis. Thus active is different from passive though its
conceptual meaning in the same. Various parts of the sentence also can be used as subject, object or
complement to show prominence. It is done through focus, theme (topic) or emotive emphasis.
Thematic meaning helps us to understand the message and its implications properly.

Some examples of thematic meaning in Cinderella Movie:

1. Mother : do you still believe that they understand you?

Ella : I believe that animals listen and speak to us.
Mother : and do you believe in them?
(00:01:55-00:02:16)

2. Prince : business of yours

Grand Duke : your business
(00:32:37-00:32:40)

3. Prince : It’s what’s done

Prince : It’s what’s should be done
(00:32:43-00:32:45)