Reading Comprehension
Who is the protagonist of the story?
¿Quién es el protagonista de la historia?
Charlie Gordon
When Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss argue over when to publish the results of the brain surgery, this is an example of which type of conflict?
Cuando el Dr. Nemur y el Dr. Strauss discuten sobre cuándo publicar los resultados de la cirugía cerebral, ¿este es un ejemplo de qué tipo de conflicto?
Person vs. Person
The following is an example of which literary device?
As she walked through the wintery woods, her teeth chattered and the leaves crunched under her feet.
Imagery
The definition of __________ means not being able to read or write; having very little to no education.
La definición de __________ significa no poder leer ni escribir; tener muy poca o ninguna educación.
Illiterate
"Envious" and "resentful" are synonyms for _____.
"Envidioso" y "resentido" son sinónimos de _____.
Begrudge
What is the point of view of the story?
¿Cual es el punto de vista de la historia?
First person point of view
When Charlie rejects Miss Kinnian's help because he's insecure and doesn't want to be pitied, this is an example of which type of conflict?
Cuando Charlie rechaza la ayuda de la señorita Kinnian porque es inseguro y no quiere que lo compadezcan, ¿este es un ejemplo de qué tipo de conflicto?
Person vs. Self
The following is an example of which literary device?
Opportunity knocked at his door.
Personification
Someone who wrongfully takes advantage of a situation is an________.
Alguien que se aprovecha indebidamente de una situación es un________.
Opportunist
The action of returning to a former or less developed state is called ________.
La acción de volver a un estado anterior o menos desarrollado se llama ________.
Regress
What is the genre of the story?
¿Cuál es el género de la historia?
Science Fiction
When the factory workers say, "You pulled a Charlie Gordon" this is an example of which literary device.
Cuando los trabajadores de la fábrica dicen: "Tú sacaste un Charlie Gordon", este es un ejemplo de qué recurso literario.
Metaphor
The following is an example of which literary device?
She's a good swimmer, but she's no Ariel.
Allusion
Having a superior attitude towards others is called ______.
Tener una actitud de superioridad hacia los demás se llama ______.
Patronizing
Define subconscious.
Defina subconsciente.
Subconscious: The deeper part of our mind that is active without us realizing. Examples: breathing, digesting, moving, etc.
What is the setting of the story?
¿Cuál es el ambiente del cuento?
1960s, New York
How would you characterize Miss Kinnian, Charlie's teacher? Provide TWO adjectives and EXPLAIN why you chose each one.
¿Cómo caracterizaría a la señorita Kinnian, la maestra de Charlie? Proporciona DOS adjetivos y EXPLICA por qué elegiste cada uno.
Caring, generous, kind, sympathetic, giving, encouraging
The following is an example of which literary device?
The group project was a total train wreck.
Metaphor
Something that you can physically touch is _____.
Algo que puedes tocar físicamente es _____.
Tangible
The study of the mind is called _________.
El estudio de la mente se llama _________.
Psychology
What is the term that refers to works of fiction that are written in the form of letters, diaries, or other documents?
¿Cuál es el término que se refiere a las obras de ficción que se escriben en forma de cartas, diarios u otros documentos?
Epistolary
How would you characterize Joe and Frank, Charlie's co-workers? Provide TWO adjectives and EXPLAIN why you chose each one.
¿Cómo caracterizarías a Joe y Frank, los compañeros de trabajo de Charlie? Proporciona DOS adjetivos y EXPLICA por qué elegiste cada uno.
Intimidating, cruel, unkind, disrespectful, bullies, supportive, mature
The following is an example of which literary device?
Why are you always such a Scrooge? It doesn't cost much, and it'll be fun!
Allusion
After the shipwreck, the captain was ___________ on an island.
Después del naufragio, el capitán estaba ___________ en una isla.
Marooned
Define conscious.
Defina consciente.
Conscious: To have knowledge/to be aware