"All Summer in a Day"
What planet is the story set on?
Venus
What is the name of the main character who loses the necklace?
Mathilde Loisel
Where does the story take place?
Dublin, Ireland
“Like a broken doll, she collapsed to the floor” uses what device?
Simile
What is the subject in this sentence: The tired students quietly entered the classroom.
Students
How often does the sun come out on Venus?
every 7 years
Where does the story take place?
Paris, France
What type of irony occurs at the end of the story?
A. Dramatic
B. Situational
C. Verbal
B. Situational irony – the sniper kills his own brother.
“Her laughter was music to my ears” is an example of what?
Metaphor
Identify the correct verb form: She (go, goes) to the library every day.
goes
Why do the other children lock Margot in the closet?
They are jealous that she remembers the sun and they don't
What is ironic about the ending of the story?
The necklace she borrowed and lost was fake / made of paste.
What does the sniper use as a trick to fool his enemy?
He places his cap on the rifle to fake his own death.
“She sells seashells by the seashore” uses what literary device?
Alliteration
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. Its a beautiful day!
B. It’s a beautiful day!
B. It’s a beautiful day!
What emotion do the children feel after they realize what they’ve done?
Guilt and regret
What is the central theme of “The Necklace”?
The danger of vanity and pride; appearances vs. reality.
What is the theme of “The Sniper”?
The dehumanizing effects of war and the tragedy of civil conflict.
“He ran faster than lightning” demonstrates what device?
Hyperbole
Choose the correct pronoun: Neither of the boys did (his, their) homework.
his
How does the author use setting to reflect the story’s mood?
The dark, rainy environment mirrors the children’s cruelty and isolation.
How does Madame Loisel change by the end of the story?
She becomes poor and worn from years of hard work, losing her beauty and youth.
What does the sniper’s reaction after killing his enemy show about him?
He feels remorse and horror, revealing he still has humanity despite war.
“The sun smiled down on us” is an example of what?
Personification
Identify the type of sentence: Because she was late, she missed the beginning of class.
A. Independent
B. Dependent
C. Complex
C. Complex