Short Stories
She challenges the men, showing them what an honest day's work is all about.
What is "Grandmother and the Workmen"?
This insect has a passionate desire for living life to the fullest
What is "the lesson of the moth"?
Repetition of sounds at the ends of the words.
What is rhyme?
Words the imitate sounds (pop, hiss).
What is onomatopoeia?
Squeaky's feelings towards taking care of Raymond.
What is she feels protective of him?
James Herriot's masterful narration of his life experiences as a country veterinarian.
What is "Mrs. Donovan"?
The women in this poem fight for the rights of their children.
What is "Women"?
A short amusing story.
What is anecdote?
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses.
What are images?
Squeaky says that Raymond is "not quite right".
What is he is mentally challenged?
In this selection, we see how a young girl feels responsible for her brother.
What is "Raymond's Run"?
The speaker hopes to do at least one good thing in her life.
What is "If I can stop one Heart"?
Daily log of one's feelings and experiences.
What is a journal?
Used to change topics or divide a poem.
What is a stanza?
A character who would be described as nosy and very attached to her dog.
Who is Mrs. Donovan?
The grandmother in this story didn't like whiners.
What is "Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now"?
This guy is proud of his cooking responsibilities and his success.
What is "Short Order Cook"?
Pattern of beats in the lines.
What is rhythm?
Giving a nonhuman subject human characteristics.
What is personification?
A small town veterinarian who is the main narrator and constantly butts heads with Mrs. Donovan.
Who is James Herriot?
Helen Klaben and Ralph Flores have a diet of snow for five weeks.
What is "Hey, I'm Alive"?
The speaker of this poem sees her life as one big joke.
What is "When I Think About Myself"?
Asking questions of someone to be used for a story.
What is an interview?
Repetition of beginning consonant sound.
What is alliteration?
A curious primatologist leaves all civilization behind to study chimpanzees.
Who is "Jane Goodall"?