Purpose 2.3
What are three common reasons an author writes a text?
To inform, entertain, or persuade
What is a character's perspective?
A character's opinion or way of thinking about events.
When a narrator uses "he," "she," or "they," what point of view is being used?
Third-person point of view.
What is expressionism?
A style of art.
What is the theme of a story?
The most important lesson or message.
What is diction?
An author's word choice.
How does the reader view Gessen in the beginning of the story?
He is only interested in more money; higher prices for his art.
What point of view is used in "The Stingy Artist"?
Third-Person point of view
What does it mean if someone feels contempt for another person?
They feel dislike or disrespect.
What should readers use to support an answer about a text?
Text evidence
What is syntax?
The way an author arranges sentences.
What is Gessen's perspective of Sakura?
He thinks she is wasteful, spending money on pampering her dogs while people starve.
Which pronouns help readers know that The Stingy Artist is written in third-person point of view?
He, she, they, him, or her
What is a famine?
A time when people do not have enough food.
What is one theme of "The Stingy Artist"?
People should not be judged by appearances.
How can strong word choice help an author achieve a purpose?
It helps create feelings, images, or opinions in the reader's mind.
What is Sakura's perspective of Gessen?
She believes he is greedy.
Is The Stingy Artist told by a character in the story or by a narrator outside the story?
A narrator outside the story.
What does stingy mean?
Not willing to share money or possessions.
What is a detail from the passage that proves your thinking called?
Evidence or text evidence.
How can short, simple sentences help an author achieve a purpose?
They can create excitement, tension, or emphasize an important idea.
What is Gessen's perspective about money?
He believes money should be used to help people.
How would the point-of-view in the story change if Gessen were telling it himself?
It would be written in first-person point of view and use words like "I," "me," and "my."
In paragraph 6 of "The Stingy Artist," what does the word petty mean?
Small-minded or unimportant.
What important idea is shown when Gessen uses his money to build temples and fill storehouses?
People are important to him, not money.