Vocab 1
Moral
Doing the right thing or knowing the difference between right and wrong
The narrator and her sister play what instrument?
Piano
What is the main characters name?
Rosaura
What is a theme?
A universal message in a story
Acceptance
being allowed into a group
Motivation
The reason someone does something
Who is the narrator jealous of?
Eugenie Roberts
What does the main characters mom do for a living?
A maid
A theme must be a...
complete thought
Aspect
a part of something
Narrative
A story
Ms. Crossman, the piano teacher
What is a theme of "The Stolen Party"
...
A theme doesn't include...
Character names or plot details
Conform
Sacred
Shown great respect; usually religious
The narrator wants to be what?
Rich or wealthy
At the end of the story, the main character feels...
Shocked and hurt
Name at least 2 BIG IDEAS that could appear in a theme statement
...
Confrontation
a conflict or fight
Specific
Relating to one thing only
What does the narrator realize at the end of the story?
She loves her mom, family is important, etc...
What does the main character realize at the end of the story?
That her mother was right and they are in a different social class than the party hosts
Author's reveal theme through...
Courtesy
a polite statement or behavior