Biography of Author
Applying Narrative Terms
Story Character Representation
Narrative Terms
Vocab
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Where was the author from?
Columbia, Latin America
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What is the setting of this story?
first at a beach, then in a town off of the beach, angel was held in hen's yard
100
Who/what could the angel represent?
Best answer: religion
100
Definition of Imagery
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
100

What is the meaning of the word: Conjecture?

 inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence

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What is the author's name?
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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What is an example of Irony in the story?
The angel was treated like he was evil--people wanted to kill the angel
200

The priest who came to give answers

Best Answer: Father Gonzaga - The Pope/The head of the Roman Catholic Church

200
Definition of Theme
the subject of a piece that ties to a larger meaning
200
Definition of reverence
a feeling of deep respect or awe
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Who did he live with for most of his life?
Grandparents
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What is the tone of the story?
society was negative, and feared what they did not know
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Who/what could the viewers of the angel, the group of people represent
The people of Columbia
300
Definition of Tone
The author's attitude that the reader picks up on; mood
300

What is the meaning of the word: Incomprehensible?

not able to be understood; not intelligible.

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What was his nickname at boarding school?
"The old man"
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What is the theme of this story

That people can be unjust That people in charge are not always right and to be generous/assumptions can lead to unwarranted misfortune for the one being judged

400

True or False: the angel understand the language of God (i.e. Latin) when Father Gonzaga spoke to him

Best Answer: False

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Definition of Irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
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Definition of Providential?

involving divine foresight or intervention

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What was happening in the country that he lived in which had a deep impact on his life and his writing?
La Violencia
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What could the angel flying away at the end symbolize?
Those who had to flee Columbia during La Violencia
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When Elisenda and Pelayo first meet the old man, what do they find strange about him?

Best Answer: The old man is dressed poorly, has wings, and speaks a different language

500
Definition of Exposition AND what is included in exposition
The beginning of the story--characters, setting, tone, audience hook
500
Definition of Magnanimous
generous
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