Short Story Info
Amy Tan wrote this story.
"Mary hated everyone" is an example of this type of characterization.
Direct
A setting includes two elements: the place the story occurs in, and this.
Time period
This adjective means "without enthusiasm, with a minimal amount of effort."
Perfunctory
This word refers to a festive or friendly spirit.
Convivial
"Two Kinds" is written with this kind of point of view.
First person
This type of character is instantly recognizable, a stereotype.
Stock
This type of irony occurs when a character says one thing and means another.
Verbal
This person is extraordinarily talented at a certain skill.
Prodigy
If something seems to never end, it is __________.
Interminable
"The Lottery" is written with this point of view.
Third person objective
"Ralph kept looking at the clock to see how much time was left in his detention" is an example of this type of characterization.
Indirect
"Unrealistic expectations can hinder a child's future success" is a possible ________ of "Two Kinds."
Discordant
This person is intolerant of others who have different opinions.
Bigot
This Pulitzer-winning author wrote "Recitatif."
Toni Morrison
This type of character has multiple sides to him/her, is not one-dimensional.
Round
This is a one-word abstract idea or concept that a story deals with, like "love," or "tradition."
Topic
If someone is behaving in a childlike way, they might be described as _____________.
Petulant
Patty Gorman could not participate in the ski trip because she forgot her ski ________________, like her ski poles and goggles.
Paraphernalia
"Dark They Were And Golden Eyed" is written with this type of POV.
Third person limited
This type of character is roughly the same age and gender as another character.
Foil
This type of irony occurs when we expect one thing to happen yet another thing happens.
Situational irony
I was in a hurry, so I got dressed very _____________.
Hastily
I could tell Principal Foran was upset with me because she looked at me with ___________.
Reproach