Vocabulary
Literary Devices
Conflict
Comprehension
Characterization
100
This vocabulary word is synonymous with regaining control or returning to your former state
What is recompose
100
Explain the Exposition of the story.
What is that two sisters have a shaky relationship and Maggie will be uncomfortable until Dee leaves.
100
The conflict between Mama and Dee is this kind of conflict.
What is Man v. Man
100
What does Mama dream of?
What is that she and Dee will be reunited on a show and both are happy to see one another
100
Identify the Protagonist of the Story
Who is Mama
200
This vocabulary word refers to rules or guidelines
What is doctrine
200
Describe the setting of Everyday Use
What is In the south in the 1960's
200
The conflict between Maggie and her lack of confidence
What is Man v. Self
200
Why is Maggie so uncomfortable around Dee?
What is because she considers Dee to be better and superior in every way. (Looks, education etc.)
200
Identify the Antagonist
Who is Dee
300
Having family dinner every sunday or passing heirlooms down from generation to generation represents this vocabulary word.
What is heritage?
300
Explain the Climax of the story.
What is when mama takes the quilts and gives them to Maggie
300
The conflict between Maggie and Dee is this kind of conflict
What is Man v. Man
300
What has changed about Dee when she returns to Mama's home?
What is her hair, appearance and her religion
300
What character or characters would be characterized as "round"
Who are Mama, Dee and Maggie
400
This vocabulary word is synonymous with being cautious and stealth.
What is furtive?
400
Explain at least to actions that are a part of the rising action.
What is (Answers will vary)
400
The conflict between The Johnson Family and the Jim Crow Laws that existed in the 60's
What is Man v Nature
400
Why is it ironic that Dee wants so many family heirlooms from Mama's house?
What is because initially she did not want anything to do with her family and now she wants all of these artifacts that are associated with her heritage.
400
What character or characters would be characterized as "dynamic"?
Who are Mama and Dee
500
The vocabulary word "Furtive" best describes this character
Who is Maggie?
500
Identify one of the themes of Everyday Use
What is (Answers will vary)
500
The conflict between The Johnson Family and the house fire is what kind of conflict?
What is Man v. Nature
500
Why is it notable that unlike Mama Dee is not intimidated by white people and she is not afraid to look them in the eye and talk back to them?
What is because in the 1960's Jim crow laws were in effect and those kind of actions could have cost Dee her life
500
What character or characters would be characterized as "flat"?
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