Point of View
To Make French Toast: First, take out a skillet to cook and turn the stove on low. Second, you will melt the butter in the pan and stir it with a spatula. Third, beat the eggs. Fourth, lay the bread, white or wheat, on both sides in the eggs. Fifth, sit the bread on top of butter for 30 seconds and then turn over. Now you have a slice of French toast, repeat.
Second person
The author's attitude or feelings towards the writing is the
Tone
Direct characterization is when an author uses _____.
a character's thoughts
hints about a character
narration that directly describes the character
narration that directly describes the character
What is theme?
The universal message of the text
A debatable statement using textual support
What are 3 different ways to describe setting?
Furniture
Transportation
Location
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Diego looked over the edge. He thought about how far the ground was. The wind gusted. Whitney turned to him and said, "It's beautiful up here, huh?" Diego could not think about beauty. All he could think about was not falling off the edge. He said, "Yeah, Whitney, it really is beautiful. Hey, how long do you want to stay up here?" Whitney laughed and said, "Let's stay up here the rest of our lives!" Diego grimaced. He was afraid that this scenario was all too likely.
third-person limited
What might be the setting of a story with a lighthearted, relaxed mood?
a. A drafty old castle
b. The beach on a sunny day
c. A junior high school math class
d. An isolated cottage deep in the dark woods
B
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
1. Ella was organized and efficient when doing her homework.
2. Ella had red hair and blue eyes.
3. Every day, Ella did her homework as soon as she got home from school .
3
What is the theme of "All Summer in a Day"?
The primary message of Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" is that those who are different are typically ostracized and singled out among their peers.
What is the setting of "All Summer in a Day"?
Venus
We stared at the Bubblegum Fortress from the mouth of the Cotton Candy Woods. The gumdrop soldiers were scurrying atop their sugar coated ramparts. I wouldn't be surprised if someone had tipped them off. Chet Eagle approached me and said, "What now, Commander Candy?" I thought about it for a second. "Well, they get better prepared with each passing second, so let's attack now." Chet Eagle bowed and said, "As you wish, Commander Candy."
first-person
She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.
What is the mood of the passage?
Suspenseful
B
What is the theme of "The Story of an Hour"?
The message of "The Story of an Hour" is that no one wins when women are oppressed.
What is the setting of "The Story of an Hour"?
The story is set in the late nineteenth century in the Mallard residence, the home of Brently and Louise Mallard.
Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.
Third Person Omniscient
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
Eerie
Sarcastic
Passionate
Humorous
Humorous
D
What is the theme of "There Will Come Soft Rains"?
In "There Will Come Soft Rains," a 1950 short story inspired by a 1920 Sara Teasdale poem, Bradbury expresses the theme that Nature will outlast anything man can create on Earth.
The dangers of reckless, thoughtless development is one of Bradbury's themes, or the story's main ideas, in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'. Another theme in the story is that machines can serve as both a help and a hindrance.
Explain how the setting of "All Summer in a Day" affects the theme of the short story.
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Long stalactites hung from the mouth of the cave. A young man and a girl were arguing. He said, "Come on, Kate. It'll be cool. I heard there's treasure down there. I'll keep you safe." The young girl responded, "Yeah, Doug, but you can't see in the dark, and that cave is dark. How are you going to keep me safe when you can't see?" Doug sighed. "Come on, Kate. We'll use the light on my phone." Kate cocked her head and looked at Doug with her hands on her hips.
third-person objective
What kind of tone would you most likely find in a newspaper editorial that endorses a political candidate?
Optimism and enthusiasm
Tired
What is the theme of "Romeo and Juliet"?
Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet gives us the moral lesson to never hold grudges nor hate to others before it is too late, lower your pride for the common good, think carefully before you act, and to never let you emotions rule over you.
Explain how the setting of "There Will Come Soft Rains" affects the theme of the short story.
Decided by Ms. Lee.
Additional questions will be asked.