Vocabulary
In the novel, Will says, “My stomach dropped as the elevator started its slow descent.”
The word descent most nearly means—
What is the action of moving downward, falling, dropping
If will chose to revenge kill his brothers murderer, he would be-
What is continuing the cycle of violence
The middle drawer symbolizes what?
what is the choice in front of will
What event sets the entire plot in motion
Shawns death
ayn rand wrote the novel Anthem to explore individuality.
What should be changed?
Capitalize Ayn Rand
If something is Cyclical it is-
what is occurring in cycles, recurrent
Will is intrigued by the middle drawer, what type of struggle is he facing?
what is a struggle with morality
The elevator symbolizes
Wills journey/entrapment in the rules
What are the three rules of the community
What is don't cry, don't snitch, get revenge
What needs to be added/fixed in this sentence?
Prometheus brought fire to humans he was punished for it.
Add a comma and conjuction after humans.
,but
Will considers the choice in front of him very carefully, another word for consider would be...
What is contemplate
This is a theme that both Long Way Down and Robert Frost's The Road not Taken, have in common
Choice and opportunity
The gun symbolizes
what is the cycle of violence
At each level of the building, a new ghost is introduced, who is the first?
Who is Buck
You should only combine choppy sentences if...
what is- they share the same idea/topic
If something os based on a random choice or personal whim
What is arbitrary
Regardless of Will's decision, his choice will change and effect his-
What is Identity
The L button in the elevator symbolizes
Wills fate- continuing or ending the cycle
By the end of the elevator ride, what major question is left unanswered ?
What is- Will he continue the cycle or choose a different path
A transition in writing is...
What is- a word or phrase that connects ideas between sentences or paragraphs
To make something continue indefintley, to egg something or someone on
What is to perpetuate
Will coming into contact with with ghosts in the elevator was to show
what is lasting weight/consequences of follwing the cycle of violence
By the time the elevator reaches the bottom floor, the ride has become a symbol for more than Will’s physical movement. What universal human truth does the elevator ultimately represent?
What is the in-between space of moral decision-making
How does Will's perspective change? What is the catalyst for this change?
What is- Will realizes he doesn't have to follow the rules which is sparked by seeing his brother break the no crying rule
How should quotes be embedded into text?
What is- carefully and intentionally with a introduction before and explanation after