Informational Writing
What is the main purpose of informational writing?
To inform, explain, or analyze a topic using evidence and logical organization.
How does Janie respond to Jody’s insults about her aging appearance?
She publicly humiliates him by commenting on his own aging body.
What theme is reflected in Janie’s struggle for self-expression?
The search for identity and personal voice.
"She had an inside and an outside now and suddenly she knew how not to mix them." (Hurston72).
She has learned to hide her true emotions and thoughts to survive in her marriage.
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
A towel
What is the difference between an argumentative essay and an informational essay?
An argumentative essay persuades the reader using claims and counterclaims, while an informational essay presents facts without taking a position.
What does Jody do when he feels his power slipping away?
He isolates himself and refuses to let Janie care for him.
How does Hurston explore the theme of gender roles in Chapters 7-9?
She shows how Janie is silenced and controlled by Jody, reflecting societal expectations for women.
"You ain’t de Jody Ah run off down de road wid. You’se whut’s left after he died." (Hurston 86)
Jody has changed over time, and his power-hungry nature destroyed the man she once loved.
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps? (
A river
Name two text structures commonly used in informational writing.
Cause and effect, compare and contrast, chronological order, problem-solution, or description.
What is the significance of Jody’s death in Janie’s journey?
It marks the beginning of her personal freedom and self-discovery.
How does the motif of hair contribute to the novel’s theme of freedom and power?
Janie’s hair represents her independence; Jody forces her to tie it up to control her.
How does Jody’s statement, “Somebody got to think for women and chillun and chickens and cows,” reflect the novel’s gender dynamics?
It shows Jody’s belief in male dominance and the oppression of women.
I have a tail, and I have a head, but I have no body. What am I?
A coin
What role does a thesis statement play in an informational essay?
It states the main idea and guides the structure of the essay
What does Janie do after Jody’s death to symbolize her newfound independence?
She lets down her hair, which Jody had always controlled.
What theme is illustrated by Jody’s fear of aging?
The fear of losing control and power.
What does Janie’s line, “Ah’m uh real woman now,” after Jody’s death signify?
She feels liberated and ready to define herself on her own terms.
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven
What is the purpose of textual evidence in an informational text?
To support claims and provide credibility by citing reliable sources.
How do the townspeople react to Jody’s death, and what does this reveal about their views of power?
They mourn publicly, but many recognize his flaws, showing how power shapes perception.
How does Janie’s growth in these chapters reflect the novel’s overall theme of self-discovery?
She begins to recognize her desires and prepares to break free from societal expectations.
How does Hurston’s use of dialect in these quotes enhance the novel’s themes?
It reinforces cultural identity, realism, and the contrast between power and oppression in speech.