Devices
Suspense
Focusing on the ethical content of literary works (right vs. wrong/humankind relationship with the universe, etc)
Philosophical or moral lens
What destination is the protagonist sailing toward from New York at the start of the story?
Nova Scotia
Fill in the blank:
Before she was promoted to lead manager, she served in a support ____________ on the design team.
Capacity
What did Alexander do after Caesar died?
Escape and steal to survive.
Second-person POV
It takes into consideration the life of the author (educational background, life experiences, economic circumstances, etc)
Biographical Lens
Who was the protagonist's original enslaver before he escaped?
Master Selby
Fill in the blank:
Realizing he had completely forgotten his best friend's birthday, he ____________ sent a gift and an apology text two days later.
Belatedly
This lens focuses on the society the author writes. It considers social classes, genders, religions, and political viewpoints.
Social-Political Lens
Uncertainty or confusion due to the interpretation of multiple ways of words and phrases.
Ambiguity
It focuses on the mental and emotional state of a character.
What document did Britain offer to guarantee freedom to escaping slaves?
British Pass
Fill in the blank:
The declaration states that every human being is born with basic, ____________ rights that no government can strip away.
Unalienable
Which side offered freedom passes to enslaved people who enlisted?
Britain
The British Pass is an object that represents the sacrifices that Dorothy had to make in order to be free and the hopes for a better life.
Symbol
This lens analyzes the writing styles and devices (symbol, theme, foreshadowing, etc)
Literary Lens
What new alias did the protagonist choose after escaping the farm?
Alexander Freeman
Fill in the blank:
Although he attended the conference as a guest, he was invited to speak in an official ____________ as the representative of his department.
Capacity
How did the protagonist's cousin, Caesar, die during the war?
Explosion
Although the story is fictional, it is set during a real historical period: The Revolutionary War/American Revolution
Historical Context in the Setting
It considers how elements of history and culture may have influenced the writing.
Historical/cultural lens
What illness caused the death of the protagonist's brother, Titus?
Smallpox
Fill in the blank:
Despite searching the forest for hours, the rare red fox remained ____________ and was nowhere to be seen.
Elusive
How did Alexander feel when thinking about his chosen new name?
Excited