7.R.2.3 Purpose
Name the correct acronym for the different author's purposes.
P.I.E.
Persuade Inform Entertain
What is a theme?
the underlying message or big idea of a talk, book, film, or other work
*not a one- or two-word topic, but a complete thought that communicates the author’s message
the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life
What is a setting?
the time and place of the events in a work of literature
The narrator is NOT trustworthy.
How many lines does a Sonnet have?
14
What is syntax?
the way in which an author arranges words (the formation of sentences and the associated grammatical rules)
What is a universal theme?
an idea that applies to anyone, anywhere, regardless of cultural differences - occurs throughout literature because they deal with basic human concerns
relating to everyone
What is a plot?
the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature
What types of points of view are there and what are keywords to find each one? (clue three start with number and three start with the letter "o")
First person - I
Second Person- You
Third Person- Names, He or she
Omniscient- the narrator-knows the feelings and thoughts of all character
Objective- narrator only describes observable actions and events, without revealing any character's internal thoughts or feelings
What is Rhyme Scheme?
the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse
What is diction?
the author's word choice
Part A How does the author illustrate the theme “Evil can often be defeated if we fight with courage.” in "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?
- By portraying Rikki-Tikki as a timid character who avoids confrontations with the cobras.
- By depicting the human family as the primary source of courage in the story.
-By showcasing Rikki-Tikki's bravery in facing off against the cobras despite being smaller and outnumbered.
-By highlighting the cowardice of the other animals in the garden who flee at the first sign of danger.
-By showcasing Rikki-Tikki's bravery in facing off against the cobras despite being smaller and outnumbered.
How does the setting impact the plot in this passage "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?
- Maple Street was visited by green men who convinced Steve to work undercover for them in the neighborhood, and this causes the conflict in the drama.
- Maple Street is a small community with many families living too close to each other, and this causes conflicts among neighbors who feel they need more space.
-Maple Street neighbors look into each other’s homes and then gossip about each other, which contributes to their growing suspicions of one another.
-Maple Street is home to many married couples, and the tensions between husbands and wives sometimes affect the whole neighborhood.Pa
-Maple Street neighbors look into each other’s homes and then gossip about each other, which contributes to their growing suspicions of one another.
Read Paragraph 14 from "The Eyes Have It"
14. I couldn’t tell her. Knowledge like this was too much for the ordinary run-of-the-mill person. I had to keep it to myself. “Nothing,” I gasped. I leaped up, snatched the book, and hurried out of the room.
What does paragraph 14 reveal about the narrator?
- He considers himself to be a run-of-the-mill person, unlike his family members.
- He thinks he has made an important discovery that most people would not be able to handle.
- He is generally secretive and hides information from his family on a regular basis.
- He is upset by the book and knows his wife would laugh at him if she heard about it.
- He thinks he has made an important discovery that most people would not be able to handle.
But our love it was stronger by far than the love
Of those who were older than we—
Of many far wiser than we—
And neither the angels in Heaven above
Nor the demons down under the sea
Can ever dissever my soul from the soul
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
What is the biblical allusion in this stanza?
-Our love was stronger by far
-Of those who were older than we/ Of many far wiser
-Dissever my soul from the soul/ Of the beautiful Annabel Lee
-Neither the angels in Heaven above/Nor the demons down under the sea
-Neither the angels in Heaven above/Nor the demons down under the sea
5 It was a grandly beautiful winter morning. The temperature was perhaps ten below, with a bright sun that shone through ice crystals in the air so that everything seemed to sparkle. The dogs were working evenly, the gangline up through the middle of them thrumming with the rhythm it has when they are working in perfect tandem. We skirted the lake, which lay below and to the right. To the left and rising higher were willows and brush, which made something like a wall next to the trail.
6 The dogs were still running at a lope, though we had come over seven miles, and I was full of them; my life was full of them. We were, as it happens sometimes, dancing with winter. I could not help smiling, just smiling idiotically at the grandness of it. Part of the chant of an ancient Navajo prayer rolled through my mind:
7 Beauty above me Beauty below me Beauty before me...
8 That is how I felt then and frequently still feel when I am running dogs. I was in and of beauty and at that precise moment a doe, a white-tailed deer, exploded out of some willows on the left side of the team, heading down the bank toward the lake.
The author’s purpose in using descriptive and sensory imagery is to…
- describe the scene that morning.
- persuade the reader that the outdoors should be enjoyed.
- entertain the reader with a scene from nature.
- criticize commonly held beliefs about nature.
- describe the scene that morning.
How does the author develop the theme, “The loyalty of a friend is priceless.” in "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?
- By depicting the cobras as loyal allies to Rikki-Tikki in his quest to defend the garden.
- By portraying Rikki-Tikki's unwavering dedication to protecting the human family from the cobras.
- By emphasizing the importance of self-preservation over loyalty to others
- By showcasing Rikki-Tikki's indifference to the safety of the human family.
- By portraying Rikki-Tikki's unwavering dedication to protecting the human family from the cobras.
How does the setting of Mica Area High School impact the character development in this excerpt of “Stargirl?”
-It encourages conformity and discourages individuality.
- It fosters creativity and self-expression among students.
- It has no effect on the characters' development.
- It promotes diversity and acceptance within the school community.Answer: a) It encourages conformity and discourages individuality.
-It encourages conformity and discourages individuality.
Which sentence from "The Eyes Have It" shows that the narrator is unreliable?
- “I lay back in my chair gasping with horror. My wife and family regarded me in wonder.”
- “Knowledge like this was too much for the ordinary run-of-the-mill person.”
- “Obviously they were simple beings, uni-cellular, some sort of primitive single-celled things.”
- “I read on. And came to this incredible revelation, tossed off coolly by the author without the faintest tremor”
-“Obviously they were simple beings, uni-cellular, some sort of primitive single-celled things.”
What is the effect of the biblical allusion "Neither the angels in Heaven above/Nor the demons down under the sea"?
- It suggests the love and loss of these two characters is particularly tragic, because both good and evil biblical creatures might try to separate them.
- It supports the central idea that the forces of good will always support true love, because the angels helped Annabel Lee and the speaker in the poem.
-It builds a suspenseful tone by implying a fight between good and evil.
-It makes the sound of the poem mirror the dying heartbeat of Annabel Lee.
- It suggests the love and loss of these two characters is particularly tragic, because both good and evil biblical creatures might try to separate them.
5 It was a grandly beautiful winter morning. The temperature was perhaps ten below, with a bright sun that shone through ice crystals in the air so that everything seemed to sparkle. The dogs were working evenly, the gangline up through the middle of them thrumming with the rhythm it has when they are working in perfect tandem. We skirted the lake, which lay below and to the right. To the left and rising higher were willows and brush, which made something like a wall next to the trail.
6 The dogs were still running at a lope, though we had come over seven miles, and I was full of them; my life was full of them. We were, as it happens sometimes, dancing with winter. I could not help smiling, just smiling idiotically at the grandness of it. Part of the chant of an ancient Navajo prayer rolled through my mind:
7 Beauty above me Beauty below me Beauty before me...
8 That is how I felt then and frequently still feel when I am running dogs. I was in and of beauty and at that precise moment a doe, a white-tailed deer, exploded out of some willows on the left side of the team, heading down the bank toward the lake.
Based on the details in this excerpt, the reader can infer that the author’s overall purpose in writing this piece is to show that…
- when you spend time in nature, you can feel the frightening power of the wilderness.
- you should not travel or work alone in nature, unless you have a pack of animals with you.
- in certain moments you can feel surrounded by beauty in nature, but there is also danger in the natural world.
- reflecting on Native American literature and customs can enhance your appreciation of nature.
-in certain moments you can feel surrounded by beauty in nature, but there is also danger in the natural world.
How does Poe introduce the theme of eternal love in the first stanza of "Annabel Lee"?
- By describing the kingdom where they lived that has been on the cliff side for hundred of years.
- By stating that Annabel Lee had no other thought than to love and be loved by the speaker
- By mentioning the envy of the angels
- By detailing Annabel Lee's physical appearance
- By stating that Annabel Lee had no other thought than to love and be loved by the speaker
How does the setting of Mica Area High School in "Stargirl" influence the plot in this excerpt of the text?
- It creates a supportive environment for Stargirl’s eccentric behavior.
- It leads to conflict and tension as Stargirl challenges the norms of the school.
-It has no impact on the events unfolding in the story.
-It encourages some of the students to conform to societal expectations.
- It leads to conflict and tension as Stargirl challenges the norms of the school.
20. … outside the movie theater we split up. Part of us went inside, part over to the cafe for dinner.
21. Binary fission, obviously. Splitting in half and forming two entities. Probably each lower half went to the cafe, it being farther, and the upper halves to the movies. I read on, hands shaking. I had really stumbled onto something here. My mind reeled as I made out this passage:
In paragraphs 20-21, how does the narrator's perspective influence the reader's understanding of the story?
-The reader is given the expertise of a scientist to interpret the text accurately.
- The reader can picture a humorous scene rather than making illogical assumptions.
- The narrator provides a logical explanation to make sure the reader is not confused.
-The narrator is being dishonest to hide what is happening from the reader.
- The reader can picture a humorous scene rather than making illogical assumptions.
How does the sonnet form impact the meaning and/or style of Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare? Select two correct answers.
- The poem’s 14-line structure prevents the theme of beauty from being fully explored.
- The couplet at the end provides a resolution that reinforces the poem’s central idea of immortality.
- The alternating rhyme scheme in the quatrains weakens the poem’s tone by making it repetitive.
- The sonnet form limits Shakespeare’s ability to use figurative language.
- The use of quatrains allows Shakespeare to develop different aspects of the central theme.
- The couplet at the end provides a resolution that reinforces the poem’s central idea of immortality.
- The use of quatrains allows Shakespeare to develop different aspects of the central theme.