Symbolism
what is a symbol of freedom in the U.S?
flag
statue of liberty
bald eagle
etc.
Conquer/overcome your fears- Mako was fearful of Tupa , but overcame his fears when his friend was in danger. He became courageous and killed Tupa, becoming the hero.
define static charater
a character that does not change or evolve
what pronouns would you use in third person point of view?
He, she, they
what pronouns would you find in the first person point of view?
I, me, myself
What was an example of symbolism in "Red Guard" explain your answer.
photographs
butterfly
stamp book
Learning from the past, learning how to deal with problems, and or bringing people together. - Jeremiah's songs were stories of the past. These stories connect people to the past and show how people survived hard times.
define dynamic character
a character that changes or evolves.
Who is Afa? What story is he from?
Mako's dog, Ghost Lagoon
What is the third person point of view?
When the narrator is not a character in the story. They know all the feelings and thoughts of all the characters. Outside point of view.
What is an example of symbolism in the story "Ghost Lagoon" explain your answer
White Coral Reef- Tupa
What is the theme in Red Guards? Give and example to support your theme.
freedom. Ji li Jiang lost her freedom and way of life because of the Red Guards and the Cultural Revolution happening in China under Chairman Mao.
what is a theme?
like an onion
like the rings on a tree trunk
like a Russian Doll.
what is dialect?
way of speaking that is common in a particular region and community.
In Eleven, what thoughts does Rachel have about the sweater as she is putting it on?
hurts her, smells like cottage cheese, itchy, full of germs.
What is the theme in Eleven? Give examples to support your theme.
Age is more than a number. Maturity.
what is a symbol/symbolism?
a person, place, object or thing that represents something else.
what is the 2nd person point of view? Which pronouns would you use in the 2nd person point of view?
Character speaking to a character. YOU pronouns.
what is a conversational voice?
what the narrator says or thinks, so that it seems that the narrator is speaking directly to you.
Why did the family have to burn the photographs and memories?
The photographs were evidence that they were once a higher class. They would've gotten in trouble with it. Government required equality.
-Identify the symbol in this sentence. What does the symbol stand for/ represent?
Teddy bear, is a symbol that stands for the speaker's childhood.
What is cultural and historical setting?
Relates to customs in a particular time and place.
What was the cultural historical text in the story Red Guard?
China during the Cultural Revolution
What are the 4 methods of Characterization?
1. physical appearance
2. actions/thoughts
3. what others say about the character and their reactions.
4. narrator's direct comments.