Elements of a Story
Raymond's Run
Hills Like White Elephants
Misc. Grammar
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100
Explain the difference between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person point of view.
Frist person point of view is told in the perspective of the protagonist using "I". Second person is when the narrator seemingly talks to the reader using "you". Third person the narrator is unspecified and not a character in the story; using "he", "she" "they", ect.
100
Who is Raymond?
Raymond is Hazel's older brother who she looks after because of his mental capabilities. He does not pick up on social cues which causes him to be picked on. He has the potential to become a great runner.
100
This story is made up almost entirely of _______.
Dialogue.
100
He says nothing (ever or never) tasted so good.
Ever.
100
The _______ hat was taken away by the teacher. a. boy's b. boys
b. boy's
200
List the 5 parts that make up the plot.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and denouement.
200
Who wins the race between Hazel and Gretchen at the end of the story?
Hazel.
200
What is the operation Jig and The American are discussing?
An abortion.
200
The runners stood (altogether, all together) near the starting line, waiting for the signal to take (there, their) places.
All together, their.
200
Who won gold in the Women's Gymnastic All-Around Final in London 2012?
Gabby Douglas.
300
Explain what a theme is in a story.
Theme is a central topic or concept the author is trying to draw attention to.
300
Who is Hazel?
Hazel is the protagonist of the story. She is a young girl with a passion for running. She is very confident and believes that she is the best runner. She is a tomboy who is not afraid to stand up for herself and her brother Raymond.
300
Who is the author of "Hills Like White Elephants"?
Ernest Hemingway.
300
What _________ did that speech have? a. effect b. affect
a. effect
300
What subject does Mr. Dixon teach at Thayer?
History
400
What are the five main elements of a story?
Setting, plot, conflict, point of view and theme.
400
Explain identity as a theme in Raymond's Run.
The identities of many of the characters is changing throughout the story. With Hazel narration, the reader gets a detailed description of who she believes herself to be.
400
What is a white elephant and what does it symbolize in the story?
A white elephant is a valuable but burdensome position and it represents the abortion of the baby they are discussing.
400
Identify the direct object in this sentence: Kate loved her brother.
Brother.
400
Name one event in track and field that Ms. King did.
Discus, hammer, high jump, shot-put and weight throw.
500
Explain the difference between internal conflict and external conflict.
Internal conflict is the struggle within the author and external conflict is a struggle with a force outside ones self.
500
How does Hazel change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?
By the end of the story Hazel has started to put someone above herself. She starts to think about Raymond's potential to succeed and not her own.
500
Explain how the theme of choices and consequences is seen in "Hills Like White Elephants".
They have a choice whether or not to keep the baby and their are different consequences with any decision they make.
500
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile is a metaphor but not all metaphors are similes because a simile is a comparison of two objects using "like" or its equivalent and a metaphor does not use like or as but does not use "like".
500
In what town/city/state was Ms. King's college located.
Boston, MA
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