Places
What is the setting of A Single Shard?
12th Century, Korea
Takes a great deal of time creating extraordinary pots
Min
What does Kang inlay on his vases?
Chrysanthemums
"His frustration at the meagerness of his thanks was like a small but constant whine of a gnat."
Simile
What is theme?
author’s message or the central idea in a literary work.
Village in which most of the story is set.
Ch’ulp’o
Gives Tree-ear good advice and weaves sandals
Crane-man
What does Min inlay on his vases?
Lotus Blossoms and Peonies
"There were somethings that could not be molded into words."
Metaphor
What is courage?
The ability to do something even though it is scary or challenging.
Location of the palace in which Emissary Kim lives
Songdo
Gives Tree-ear enough food for both him and his friend
Ajima
What is Tree-ear’s dream?
To make a Prunus Vase
What is a Simile?
A comparison using the words “like” or “as.”
What does perseverance mean?
continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition OR simply not giving up
How long was Tree-ear's journey?
Probably about 2 weeks
First potter in Ch'ulp'o to make use of the inlay technique
Kang
What is Min’s dream?
To get the royal commission
What is Personification?
When animals or inanimate objects are given human qualities.
What do the other potters in Ch'ulp'o say about Min and his work?
That Min is slow but his work is perfect.
Where is the Rock of Falling Flowers located?
Grants much-desired commissions to artists around the country
Emissary Kim
What does Tree-ear make for Crane-man?
A clay monkey figure
"The clay made squelching, sucking noises, as it were trying to swallow the spade.”
Personification
What is a biblical connection that we can make with the story of A Single Shard?
God is The Greatest Artist
God is the Master Potter
We are adopted as sons and daughters into the family of God.