DIDLS
IMAGERY- example and explanation
"He pulled into Sunset Park and stopped in the shadow of a picnic shelter. After a time he got out, walked down to the beach, and waded into the lake without undressing. The water felt warm against his skin. He put his head under. He opened his lips, very slightly, for the taste, then he stood up and folded his arms and watched the fireworks."
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Correct!
Kiowa
DETAIL-example and explanation
"As a starting point, maybe, Norman Bowker might then have listed the seven medals he did win: the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart though his wound was minor and did not leave a scar and did not hurt and never had." (pg 135)
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Awesome answer!
How many medals did Norman Bowker win?
Seven
DICTION- example and explanation
"In a soft voice, without flourishes, he would have told the exact truth." (pg 141)
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Great job!
What was the name of the medal Norman Bowker wanted to win?
the Silver Star
LANGUAGE- example and explanation
The language used by Norman Bowker in this chapter dips back and forth between plain and descriptive. The difference between Norman paying attention to his current time and his fantasy conversations. "Facing the sun again, Norman Bowker decided it was nearly seven o'clock. Not much later the tired radio announcer confirmed it, his voice rocking itself to sleep in a SUnday snooze." (pg 141) versus " 'Just this deep oozy soup,' he would've said. 'Like sewage or something. Thick and mushy. You couldn't sleep. You couldn't lie down, not for long, because you'd start to sink under the soup. Real clammy. You could feel the crud coming up inside your boots and pants.'" (pg 139)
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You got it!
What happened to Max Arnold?
He drowned in the lake
SYNTAX-example and explanation
"They'd talk for a while, catching up on things, and then he'd say, 'Well, better hit the road it's five thirty-four,' and she'd glance at her wristwatch and say, 'Hey! How'd you do that?' and he'd give a casual shrug and tell her it was just one of those things you pick up. He'd keep it light. He wouldn't say anything about anything." (pg 134)
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Bingo!
How many times did Norman Bowker go around the lake?