Conflict/POV
What is the conflict in the story?
Person vs Nature.
What is the theme of the story?
The Importance of Family.
Name two of the teachings in the slide show.
Humility, wisdom, love, and respect.
What is the author's name?
Ruby Slipperjack
Who is the Protaganist of the story?
The narrator.
What is the POV of the story?
First person.
What is the climax of the story?
The narrator's encounter with the snake.
Name two of the figurative language devices in the slide show.
Simile, Imagery, Personification.
What is the author's nationality?
The author is Canadian.
Who is the Antagonist in the story?
There is no Antagonist.
When is conflict seen in the story?
When the snake scares her and she drops her cup.
What is the exposition
The introduction of the characters and the familys lifestyle.
Name two of the animals that the teachings in the slide show are based on.
Buffalo, beaver, wolf, and eagle.
Where is she originally from?
Northwestern Ontario.
Are there more static or dynamic characters in the story?
Static.
How does the POV impact the story?
It lets the reader see the story through the narrator's eyes.
What is the inciting incident?
The mom announcing they are going blueberry picking.
When is wisdom shown in the story?
“I know the smell, feel, and texture of the earth I walk on. I belong to it."
What do the author's stories focus on?
Indigenous identity, culture, family and everyday experiences.
What is the name of the narrator?
How do we know the POV of the story?
The repeated use of "I" in the story.
What is the main message of the story?
Spending time with family helps create strong relationships and memories that last a lifetime.
When does the author use personification?
“The water is sparkling and dancing in the sun.”
What does the author's work help with?
Helps share Indigenous perspectives and experiences with readers.
How many people are in the family?
Ten people.