Setting
What is the setting of The Yearling?
The Florida wilderness where Jody spends time exploring nature.
What point of view is used in The Yearling?
Third-person limited.
What is one theme of The Yearling?
Nature can inspire wonder and growth.
What type of figurative language is "warm and thin like a patchwork quilt"?
Simile.
What type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
How does the wilderness affect Jody?
The wilderness causes Jody to feel delighted (7), giddy (7), and enchanted (1).
Whose thoughts and feelings does the reader have access to?
Jody's
What lesson does Jody learn?
He learns to appreciate nature and the world around him.
What tone does this simile create?
Peaceful and comforting.
What is an example of a simile from The Yearling?
"Warm and thin like a patchwork quilt."
How does the setting contribute to the plot?
The setting contributes to the plot by causing Jody to interact with nature, revealing his feelings about his surroundings and developing the connection between nature and his home.
How does the narrator help readers understand Jody?
The narrator reveals Jody's thoughts, feelings, and observations about nature.
What evidence supports the theme of personal growth?
Jody becomes more observant, thoughtful, and mature through his experiences.
What is imagery?
Language that appeals to the senses and helps readers create a mental picture.
What type of figurative language gives human qualities to nonhuman things?
Personification
What character trait develops because of Jody's experiences in nature?
Independence and/or responsibility
How does the narrator’s perspective influence the reader’s understanding of the rainstorm?
The narrator’s perspective helps readers understand the rainstorm as an exciting and beautiful experience rather than something frightening.
What are two themes found in the story?
Nature brings joy and discovery, while growing up requires responsibility and maturity.
How does figurative language help readers understand nature in the story?
It helps readers visualize the setting and understand Jody's experience.
What type of figurative language appeals to the reader's senses?
Imagery
How does the setting change in paragraph 8 affect Joel and advance the plot forward?
The setting changes to Jody's home, bringing his exploration of the surrounding wilderness to an end and moving the plot forward to the next event.
How would the story change if it were told by Penny?
Readers would understand Penny's thoughts and concerns rather than Jody's growth and wonder.
How does conflict help develop theme?
Jody's challenges and experiences help reveal important lessons about life.
How does figurative language contribute to meaning?
It creates vivid images that help develop the mood, tone, and meaning of the text.
Why is figurative language important to the overall story?
It develops mood, tone, characterization, and meaning simultaneously.