The Three Sisters
The feelings/attitudes of the reader based on what the author is saying
What is the MOOD?
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
What is an ALLEGORY?
What are some “Single Stories” that her roommate in college had of her?
Couldn't cook, was poor, didn't know Western music, etc... multiple answers
Who wrote "Everyday Use?"
Alice Walker
In 2024, Beyoncé explored the country genre with this critically acclaimed album, featuring the hit "Texas Hold 'Em".
What is Cowboy Carter?
Who wrote "The Three Sisters?"
Who is W.W. Jacobs?
Who wrote "The Lottery?"
Who is Shirley Jackson
What did Adichie realize when she visited Mexico and saw people working, laughing, and rolling up tortillas?
She realized she had fallen into the trap of a single story about Mexicans
Who is the Narrator and what POV is the story told from?
Mama/1st Person
This record-breaking 2024 Netflix documentary series followed the historic, multi-decade career of pop icon Taylor Swift.
What is Eras Tour? (or Miss Americana)
A method used for answering text-dependent questions
What is CER?
What did the stones represent in "The Lottery?"
What is Death, and the downfall of human morals for self preservation... etc...
Why is it dangerous to blindly trust sterotypes?
They only show one side of the story, aren't completely true... etc... multiple answers
What are some characteristics of a reliable narrator?
Can be trusted
Objective, accurate, and provides a balanced view of events.
They are not biased
This is the only continent on Earth that features absolutely no active volcanoes.
What is Australia
How is identifying allegories/symbolism helpful to the reader?
Who is the speaker that shared "The Danger of a Single Story?"
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Accepted: Adichie
What are some characteristics of an unreliable narrator?
Can’t be trusted
A narrator whose credibility is compromised due to personal bias, age, emotional state, lack of knowledge, or self-interest
This three-word phrase became a massive viral meme in 2024 after TikToker Jevaun Deming described her work outfits as modest and mindful.
What is "very demure, very mindful"
Give an example of how W.W. Jacobs uses tone to cultivate fear in "The Three Sisters?"
Multiple answers
Who is Tessie Hutcherson, and what does she represent in the story?
She "won" The Lottery... she was joking with her friend about the day, then suddenly started screaming "it wasn't fair" when she was chosen. She represents how people blindly follow tradition until it affects them.
It creates stereotypes and makes it difficult to recognize equal humanity.
What do the quilts represent in the story?
heritage, etc.
This Stranger Things actress joined the Marvel universe in a heavily anticipated role for the film "Spiderman: Brand New Day."
Who is Sadie Sink?