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Plot Diagram
Characterization
Point of View
Theme
Conflict
100
What was the climax in the Possibility of Evil?
When Ms. Strangeworth drops the letter
100
How would you characterize Ulrich and Georg in "The Interlopers"
Ulrich and Georg are both stubborn in the beginning and then decide to reconcile at the end
100
Define Third Person Omniscient
When the narrator is "all knowing" and is able to see into the minds of all the characters
100
What is the theme of "Searching for Summer"
Don't take nature for granted
100
What are the four types of conflict?
Man vs. self, man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society/technology
200
What was the exposition in Harrison Bergeron?
Year 2081, Harrison's parents watching tv, everyone is "equal"
200
How would you characterize Miss Strangeworth in "The Possibility of Evil"
Miss Strangeworth seems kind at the beginning but we soon find out she is mischievous and evil
200
Define First Person
When the narrator is a character in the story
200
What is the theme of "The Possibility of Evil"
The values of one person may not apply to society as a whole
200
In what two stories was there a man vs. nature conflict?
"The Interlopers" and "Searching for Summer" and you could make a case for "There Will Come Soft Rains" as well.
300
What is the rising action in "Everyday Use"
When Dee comes to the house with her fiance and is telling Mama and Maggie about her new name
300
How would you characterize Mr. Noakes in "Searching for Summer"
Mr. Noakes is very creepy and greedy, not a super nice person
300
From what point of view is the story "The Interlopers" told?
Third Person Omniscient
300
What is the theme of "The Interlopers"
Nature is stronger than humankind and can control us
300
Who are the protagonist and antagonists in "Harrison Bergeron"
Protagonist- Harrison Bergeron, Antagonist-The Handicapper general and her laws of equality
400
What is the falling action in "Searching for Summer"
After Tom and Lily leave the cabin and head back to town for their scooter.
400
How would you characterize Harrison Bergeron in "Harrison Bergeron"
Harrison is a smart and strong person that goes against the main stream ideals.
400
From what point of view is the story "The Possibility of Evil" told?
Third person limited
400
What is the theme of "Everyday Use"
The ways of the past are not necessarily worse than the new ways of doing things
400
Name three types of conflict in "There Will Come Soft Rains"
Man vs. Nature, Man vs. technology, Man vs. Man
500
What is the resolution in "There Will Come Soft Rains"
The house is destroyed in the fire, one wall is left standing saying "Today is August 5th, 2026"
500
How would you characterize the house in "There Will Come Soft Rains"
The house is working diligently but isn't smart enough to recognize that the people are no longer there.
500
What is the difference between third person omniscient and third person limited?
Omniscient is all knowing and can see into the minds of all of the characters, limited is only one character
500
What is the theme of "There Will Come Soft Rains"
Humans cannot blindly rely on technology, if technology gets too powerful it can be destructive
500
Which of our stories had a character with an internal conflict? Man vs. self?
The Interlopers