Short Story Quotes
It wasn't fair, you didn't give him enough time to choose!
What is Tessie in "The Lottery".
We need to watch out for governments that want to take too much control of our personal llives.
What is Harrison Bergeron.
A House continues serving a family is the future though they are no longer present.
What is "There Will Come Soft Rains."
A woman who is attached to her roses.
Who is Mrs. Strangeworth.
There must be no failure. When it is 75 degrees below zero a man must not fail...
Narrator from "To Build a Fire"
It is not wise to be over-confident and cocky when taking on the powers of nature.
What is To Build a Fire.
An over-confident man goes on a cold hike.
What is "To Build a Fire."
Character involved in the central conflict of the story.
What is Protagonist
"Didn't you ever see an idiot child before? Some people just shouldn't have children should they?"
Mrs. Strangeworth in "The Possibility of Evil"
Author drops hints that suggest events thatt will occur later in the story.
What is Foreshadowing
Evil can hide in unexpected places and people.
What is The Possibility of Evil.
A date is less memorable than a fish.
What is "The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant."
Doesn't think the drawing is fair.
Who is Tessie.
"If we tried to get away with it, the other people'd get away with and - and pretty soon we's be right back to the dark agess again, with everybody competing against everyone else."
What is George from "Harrison Bergeron."
Descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory experiences - author describes smells, sights, taste, touch and hearing.
What is Sensory Language to foster Imagery.
It may not be appropriate to hang onto old traditions in the modern day world.
What is The Lottery.
A small town holds onto an old tradition.
What is "The Lottery."
Too overtalened for the government.
Who is Harrison Bergerone.
"You have a car?" she asked.
"We'll go by canoe."
What is "The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant."
Giving human qualities to an object, animal or idea. An exmaple: The morning smiled upon her window.
What is Personification
Childhood crushes fade over time and as you grow older you realize there are more important things to remember and consider.
What is The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant.
A woman's beloved Roses disappear.
What is "The Possibility of Evil."
Wants to ski in college.
Who is Sheila Mant.