Vocab
Define "Jest"
Something done as a joke
In which magazine did Kate Chopin write her stories?
Vogue
What is the name of Isac Assimov's story Sci-Fi story?
The Last Question
What is the name of D. Thomas' poem?
Do not go gentle into that good night
What is the author's tone?
The attitude of the author
Double Points
200
Use "Besiege" in a sentence
The kids besieged the ice cream truck
What does Mrs. Summer find (specific amount) while walking around the city?
15 dollars
What is the name of the computer found throughout the timelines?
Multivac
What is a refrain found in the poem?
Rage against the dying of the light
Do not go gentle into that good night
What is a theme?
A central message of a story
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Define "Throng" and use it in a sentence.
Throng: A crowd
The festival was quickly overcome by a throng.
Why are the Silk Stockings compared to a serpent?
To convey temptation
What is the last question? paraphrase
Will we ever be able to remake the stars?
How many verses does the poem (Villanelle) contain?
19
What are the three main methods of persuasion?
Logos, Pathos, Ethos
Lose 300 points
Boo
Define, Spell and Use "_______" in a sentence.
Poignant: Evoking a sad feeling
I felt a poignant stare coming from the lost puppy.
Describe the all things Mrs. Sommers bought with her money.
Stockings, Gloves, Shoes, Magazine, Food, Matinee
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Describe one of the rhetorical tools Dylan uses to grab the audience's attention.
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Define the 3 methods of persuasion
Logic, Authority, Emotion
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Define, Spell and Use "_____" in a sentence.
Ubiquitous: Something present everywhere
Smartphones became ubiquitous in the US during the past decade.
Describe the ending scene of "A Pair of Silk Stockings"
Setting
Characters
Theme
Mrs. Summers sits on a tram car as she is being observed by a bystander. He tried to figure out her sad stare. She longs for the day to never end.
Theme: Escape from reality
What are the last words and solution Multivac pronounces at the end of the story?
Let there be light!
Who narrated the poem in the video?
Anthony Hopkins
Spelling...
_______
Go to second place
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