Who said; “I don’t…think I can marry somebody I don’t know.”?
Stuart
100
Name the three narrators of The Help
Minny, Aibileen, and Skeeter
100
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford Upon Avon
100
Why is Hamlet depressed at the beginning of the play?
Because his father died and his uncle married his mother.
100
Before beginning an essay what should you do?
Pre-writing. Do some planning. You will have a graphic organizer. Organize your thoughts and be sure that you have enough to write about. Complete the graphic organizer!
200
Who said “I’ve been trying to talk to you all night. I think there’s been some kind of mis-communication between us and I just think if I explained”?
who is Miss. Celia
200
What did Skeeter's perspective add to the story?
A young white female who is trying to make positive changes to her world. Someone who grew up in a racist society with a black maid but who is determined to change that world.
200
Approximately what year was Hamlet written?
1600
200
What does the ghost ask of Hamlet?
To kill Claudius in order to get revenge for his murder.
200
What is one thing a personal narrative must have?
It must have a point. It is a narrative or a story. This means it must flow like a story.
It must have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
It must have a conflict and a resolution.
300
who said, ”Rule number one for working for a White Lady, Minny: it is nobody’s business. You keep your nose out of your White Lady’s business.”?
Minny's Mama
300
What did Aibileen's perspective add to the story.
Aibileen gave us the perspective of a truly kind woman who has suffered much but is still willing to put her life at risk by writing the book to begin to see change. She is not married and her only son has died. She has struggled but is still loving and has hope. We see that hope in the way she treats Mae Mobley.
300
Where was the Globe Theatre located?
London, England
300
What is one piece of advice that Polonius gives to Laertes before he departs for France?
Dress well,
Do not lend money, do not borrow money
to thine own self be true
Listen more than you speak
300
What are some elements that would make your personal narrative stand out?
dialogue
sensory details
developing the characters in your story
400
Who said, “Well, I one-hundred-percent know you write it because there isn’t anybody else in town as tacky as you. Taking up with Nigras like that.”
Hilly
400
What unique perspective does Minny add to the story?
Minny gives us the perspective of a black maid who is struggling with day to day issues like money and also much larger issues like the abuse of her husband. Minny is angry and we see the frustration of being held back by a racist society.
400
Name one element of the Shakespearean Tragedy
Begins in an ordered society and ends in chaos.
Lots of people die.
A tragedy is serious and involves the downfall of the tragic hero.
400
Why does Polonius think that Hamlet is crazy?
Because he made his daughter stop talking to him and he thinks that he is crazy in love.
400
Describe the format of a personal narrative
12 point font
Times New Roman
Double spaced
title
500
Don't waste your time on obvious things. Write about what disturbs you; particularly if it seems to bother no one else
Elaine stein
500
How does Celia take a stand against racism?
Celia appears naive to the traditions and customs of her environment. It is the innocence that shows her true love of all people. She accepts Minny and even sees her as a friend. It is the simple act of trusting Minny as her maid and as her friend that shows her own personal stand against racism.
500
What is one element of the tragic hero?
Blind to reality
Suffers outwardly (isolation) and inwardly (emotional pain)
He makes the audience feel pity and fear. Makes the audience FEEL.
Usually sees his mistakes
Must die.
500
Use the word VOW in a sentence
A vow is a promise. "I vow to complete my homework every day this week"
Can be used as a noun or a verb
500
What should you do before turning in your personal essay?
Complete the checklist. Read it to yourself at least two times. Make revisions. Spell check.