Story questions
How can we infer that people are nervous in "The Lottery"?
They "smile but not laugh," they hesitate to come near the box, they want to "get it over with" as quickly as possible, they wet their lips.
What is one conflict of There Will Come Soft Rains, and how is it resolved?
Humans vs. technology: humans are killed by their own nuclear weapons.
"I have 100 years of homework to do tonight!!"
What is hyperbole
What are common features of myths, and why have myths been important in all cultures throughout human history (and prehistory)?
They explained the natural world or human nature in times when humans could not explain them through science. They showed and passed down a culture's values at that time.
How would you characterize Martin from "The Elevator" and give reasons from the text.
ex: He's a very timid boy, gets bullied at school, a disappointment to his father
In indirect characterization, an author reveals a character’s traits through:
What are: The character's thoughts, actions, and dialogue
"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" is an example of what genre?
What is historical fiction?
How would you characterize the narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
has mental issues, is paranoid, possibly is arrogant (the way he completely believes he's gotten away with the murder, and invites the police to sit on top of where the body is), is very careful (being kind to the man and checking on him every night for a week)
What P.O.V.?
Ursula looked at herself in the mirror. She thought that the dress fit her very well. She turned to the saleswoman. The saleswoman thought that the dress did not fit Ursula, but she had learned a long time ago to be careful when telling a customer that a dress was too small for them. Ursula asked the saleswoman, "Well? What do you think?" The saleswoman nodded, put up her thumbs, and said, "It looks stunning, my lady." This response made Ursula feel good.
What is third person omniscient?
Why might an author choose a 1st person P.O.V. instead of the 3rd-person limited or omniscient POV?
To create suspense. To create an intimate and immediate connection between the reader and the narrator. This perspective allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes, and to experience the events of the story alongside the character.
In "The Medicine Bag," what is the medicine bag a symbol of?
Sioux culture and the family's heritage (passed down from father to son/grandson). It's the reason grandpa came to visit.
What P.O.V.?
King Lenny surveyed his court. He liked what he saw. The court was lined with his loyal followers, all of them hanging on his every word. "The king is the thing today, Jeoffrey," King Lenny said to his servant. Jeoffrey chuckled and said, "Today and every day, sire." King Lenny laughed and took off his gloves. He hated wearing gloves when he was holding court. All of the complaining and the tight gloves made his palms too sweaty. "Bring in the first petitioner," said King Lenny. He wanted to finish the boring part of his day.
What is third person limited?
What literary device is used here:
"When John Hinckley attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan, all of his shots initially missed the President; however, a bullet ricocheted off the bullet-proof Presidential limousine and struck Reagan in the chest. Thus, a vehicle made to protect the President from gunfire was partially responsible for his being shot."
What is situational irony?
FREE 400 points goes to the team in 3rd place!
Congrats! XD
In "Clean Sweep," what is explained in Katie's (the narrator) flashbacks?
About her father's death and how the family came to be in their current position of having to clean people's houses for money.
What P.O.V.?
The wind was strong enough to blow leaves off the trees. A boy was walking down a blacktop path lined with oaks. The red and brown leaves fell through the air with each gust. The boy dribbled a ball down the path. "Behind you!" shouted a man on a bike. The boy dribbled the ball off the path and avoided the biker. "Sorry," shouted the biker as he sped away. The boy sighed and continued walking down the path, dribbling the ball.
What is third-person objective?
What literary device is used here:
"This was our Declaration of Independence and if Mom didn’t let us go to that concert, she would be our King George III."
What is an allusion?
When authors are worldbuilding, or creating a setting for speculative fiction (sci-fi or fantasy), what features of the setting are they required to create? Name THREE, and give an example of ONE from a story you've read (in or out of class).
A world's geography, history, culture, language(s), climate, government, races, religions, etc.
In Flowers for Algernon, is Charlie an unreliable narrator, and if so, which kind is he? Explain your answer.
(deliberate / naive / evasive)