Essay 3
How many microstories must you write for this assignment?
Three
What is the "invisible thread" tying the three microstories in "Territorial Words" together?
cultural shame
What type of bread is used to make traditional cornbread dressing?
cornbread
What sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving Day?
football
What is meant by the “invisible thread” in the assignment?
A shared social issue that connects all three microstories, a social issue being a problem that affects many people and that is worthy of greater societal awareness.
In "Territorial Words," why is the father embarrassed at the restaurant?
The waiter reacts smugly to the father's pronunciation.
1. Identify whether the following sentence contains a parallelism error
2. Identify whether the sentence is active or passive
The movie was watched by millions, reviewed by critics, and it won several awards.
1. Not parallel
2. Passive
The movie was watched by millions, reviewed by critics, and it won several awards.
What type of pie is often made with nuts, especially in the South?
Pecan pie
Which day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
Give a short example of "telling" and a contrasting example of "showing."
Example purposes only (answers will vary):
Telling: “It made me sad.”
Showing: “I cried as I clung to the baby blanket.”
In "Girl/Thing," what does the narrator realize she cannot get a refund for?
1. Identify whether it is active (A) or passive (P).
2. If the sentence contains a parallelism error, identify the non-parallel part.
The proposal was reviewed by the board, edited by the manager, and approved by the director.
1. Passive voice
2. The sentence is parallel
The proposal was reviewed by the board, edited by the manager, and approved by the director.
What spice gives pumpkin pie its distinctive flavor?
Punpkin pie
What is the name of the holiday that comes the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
A ________________________ in the story marks a shift in the narrator's understanding.
turning point (or climax)
In "Whatcha Gonna Do?", how did Joe lose his arm?
Bone cancer
1. Identify whether the sentence needs a semicolon or comma
2. Identify any part(s) of the sentence that is not parallel if the sentence is correct.
The storm knocked down trees, flooded basements, and the roads were blocked it caused a week-long power outage.
1. semicolon
2. not parallel
The storm knocked down trees, flooded basements, and blocked roads; it caused a week-long power outage.
What is the difference between "stuffing" and "dressing"?
Stuffing is cooked inside the turkey, whereas dressing is cooked outside the bird.
Which U.S. parade is famous on Thanksgiving morning?
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
_______________________ disrupts a character's ordinary life and sets the main plot in motion, revealing a problem or conflict.
Inciting incident
In what city and state does the narrator attend college in "Snowbound"?
Chicago, Illinois
Identify where commas and/or semicolons are needed in the following sentence to clarify meaning:
The conference attendees came from Paris France London England Tokyo Japan and Sydney Australia keynote speeches were inspiring and networking sessions allowed for collaboration.
The conference attendees came from Paris, France; London, England; Tokyo, Japan; and Sydney Australia keynote speeches were inspiring and networking sessions allowed for collaboration.
What is the culinary term for tying a turkey’s legs together before roasting?
A. Trussing
B. Barding
C. Roasting
D. Spatchcocking
A. Trussing
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Woodrow Wilson
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Barack Obama