The Banks at least
Why do we say that "The Banks of Sacramento" is written from a limited point of view?
because we only know the events of the story from Jerry's perspective
What is the name for the type of writing in which the author attempts to reproduce the thoughts in a character's mind with little attention to grammar or logic?
stream of consciousness
Name one character trait that is evident in both the boy from “Incident of the French Camp” and the main character in “Emily Geiger.”
courage/bravery, loyal, perseverance
“Not all those who wander are lost” is an example of what type of statement?
paradox
How does the last stanza of “Che Fece…Il Gran Rifuto” demonstrate irony?
"Should he be asked again, he would say no again. And yet that no, the right no, crushes him for the rest of his life."
That even when given the chance to choose again, he would still choose the same way even though that way hurts him for the rest of his life.
Name the point of view that gives the reader insight into the thoughts of all the characters in a story.
omniscient point of view
Was the authorial purpose in "You Need to Go Upstairs" to discourage blind individuals from living by themselves?
no
What is the term used for poems that tell a story?
Bonus: What are really long versions of these called?
Narrative poems
Bonus: Epics
What important aspect of a work should one always think about when considering the work’s meaning?
its context
What does the author of “Driving to Town Late to Mail a Letter” say that he loves about this particular night?
it is peaceful
Give an example of foreshadowing present in the story "From the Banks of Sacramento."
when Hal says to not "monkey with the cables"
Jerry's backing away when the Spillanes ask him to cross the chasm
Jerry's viewing the Spillanes' request as something unwelcome
What imagery uses descriptions of smells, sounds, and textures to convey meaning, such as is used by author Rumer Godden in "You Need to Go Upstairs"?
sensory imagery or concrete imagery
Is the tone of “The First Robin” serious, humorous, both, or neither?
It starts out humorous and becomes serious
What literary device involving overstatement does the Erma Bombeck use to achieve humor in her article "Elusive Rest Area"?
hyperbole
What is caesura?
the term for a pause in the middle of a poetic line that is indicated by a mark of punctuation
In what region and during what war does "Emily Geiger" take place?
Bonus: Who does the boy in "The Incident of the French Camp" deliver a message to?
American South, Civil War
Bonus: Napoleon
What is the main message or theme of “The First Robin”?
To take the first step even if you are going alone. To not be afraid to try new things even if others try to discourage you.
What type of writing seeks to state a point of view, discuss a subject, or persuade a reader to accept an argument?
essay
What is the name for the genre that characterizes the writing of newspaper columnists such as Erma Bombeck?
personal essay or informal essay
What is enjambment?
a poetic line that flows past the end of one verse line into the next with no punctuation in between
How is the water hyacinth like an adventurer?
like the water hyacinth, an adventurer should not be driven away or defeated by bad circumstances, but should continue on and persevere in the task he/she has been given.
Who is the narrator of "You Need to Go Upstairs"
Ally
Answer each question and give an example:
Is there irony in "The Way of the Water Hyacinth"?
Is there rhyme scheme?
Is there alliteration?
Is there repetition?
irony - a flower that appears fragile and delicate is actually very strong.
rhyme scheme - no
alliteration - spinning, swamped, slimed, sunk (for example)
repetition - ducks, fall/falling, spin/spinning
What statement does the poem make about “those who wander”?
That they are lost
Give one example of irony in "The Incident at the French Camp"
Bonus: Give an example of irony in "Elusive Rest Area"
the boy smiles as he falls dead
Bonus: that when the family is ready to eat lunch, the rest areas that had been appearing so frequently are suddenly no longer there.