Homophones and vocabulary
Wade/wading
What is walking in water.
An angry, dissatisfied customer say's something like, "Oh! Thanks a lot! You're service is sooo great!" And then rolls his eyes.
What is verbal irony?
Aylmer
Who is the scientist/husband in "The Birthmark?"
Ackerly
Who was the gross dorm neighbor.
Patrick
Who is the friend of the main character.
Qualms
What is feelings of doubt? "He had no qualms about taking his phone charger from his friend."
"Why does this always happen to me?! Nobody cares."
What is self-pitying tone?
Pocket watch chain.
What did Della buy for Jim with the money from her hair?
Jane Gallagher
Who was the girl Holden liked and thought about?
"We accept the love we think we deserve"
What was the teacher's response to the question, "why do good people go with mates that treat them like garbage?"
Ostracize
What is exclude in a hostile way? To separate someone from your life/group.
A story where the opposite happens at the end.
Situational irony.
Guy De Maupassant
Who wrote "The Necklace"
Red hunting cap
What item did Holden purchase that made him feel unique?
Charlie
The main character
Oar and Ore
What is a paddle for a boat? And what is mineral that is mined to make steel?
"With a little effort, we can make it work. Look at what we accomplished so far. We are almost finished."
Encouraging. Optimistic.
Combs
What did Jim buy Della in "The Gift of the Magi?"
Phoebe
Holden's much younger sister, whom he adores.
Sam
Patrick's step-sister. Charlie's good friend.
Metal, medal and meddle
What is an element from the earth? What is an award one wins, often in the military? What is to poke your nose in someone else's business?
The reader knows something that the character in a story does not.
What is dramatic irony.
Crimson, in the shape of a hand.
What is The Birthmark?
Baseball mitt
What did Holden write an essay about for his roommate?
Rocky Horror Picture Show
What interactive movie helped Charlie break out of his shell.