Symbolism
Theme
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100

what is a symbol of freedom in the U.S?

flag

statue of liberty

bald eagle

etc. 

100
What is theme in Ghost Lagoon- provide an example to support your theme

Conquer/overcome your fears- Mako was fearful of Tupa , but overcame his fears when his friend was in danger. He became courageous and killed Tupa, becoming the hero. 

100

define static charater

a character that does not change or evolve

100

what pronouns would you use in third person point of view? 

He, she, they

100

what pronouns would you find in the first person point of view? 

I, me, myself

200

What was an example of symbolism in "Red Guard" explain your answer.

photographs

butterfly

stamp book

200
What is the theme in Jeremiah's Song. Give an example to support your theme. 

Learning from the past, learning how to deal with problems, and or bringing people together. - Jeremiah's songs were stories of the past. These stories connect people to the past and show how people survived hard times. 

200

define dynamic character

a character that changes or evolves.

200

Who is Afa? What story is he from?

Mako's dog, Ghost Lagoon

200

What is the third person point of view? 

When the narrator is not a character in the story. They know all the feelings and thoughts of all the characters. Outside point of view. 

300

What is an example of symbolism in the story "Ghost Lagoon" explain your answer

White Coral Reef- Tupa

300

What is the theme in Red Guards? Give and example to support your theme. 

freedom. Ji li Jiang lost her freedom and way of life because of the Red Guards and the Cultural Revolution happening in China under Chairman Mao. 

300

what is a theme?

the moral or lesson of the story. The main idea or main point of the story. 
300
What is an example of figurative language:simile, used in the story "Eleven"

like an onion

like the rings on a tree trunk

like a Russian Doll. 

300

what is dialect? 

way of speaking that is common in a particular region and community.

400

In Eleven, what thoughts does Rachel have about the sweater as she is putting it on? 

hurts her, smells like cottage cheese, itchy, full of germs. 

400

What is the theme in Eleven? Give examples to support your theme.

Age is more than a number. Maturity. 

400

what is a symbol/symbolism?

a person, place, object or thing that represents something else. 

400

what is the 2nd person point of view? Which pronouns would you use in the 2nd person point of view? 

Character speaking to a character. YOU pronouns. 

400

what is a conversational voice?

what the narrator says or thinks, so that it seems that the narrator is speaking directly to you. 

500

Why did the family have to burn the photographs and memories? 

The photographs were evidence that they were once a higher class. They would've gotten in trouble with it. Government required equality. 

500
"I gave my teddy bear away yesterday. Now I'm ready for 6th grade." 


-Identify the symbol in this sentence. What does the symbol stand for/ represent? 

Teddy bear, is a symbol that stands for the speaker's childhood. 

500

What is cultural and historical setting?

Relates to customs in a particular time and place. 

500

What was the cultural historical text in the story Red Guard? 

China during the Cultural Revolution

500

What are the 4 methods of Characterization? 

1. physical appearance

2. actions/thoughts

3. what others say about the character and their reactions. 

4. narrator's direct comments. 

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