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Sweet Potato Pie
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The Gift of the Magi
Grammar Glory
100
An interruption of the story to events that took place in the past
Flashback
100
What is the point of view of "Sweet Potato Pie"?
First Person/Buddy tells the story
100
The part of the story that introduces the CONFLICT
Rising Action
100
This story takes place on which day?
Christmas Eve
100
Identify the pronoun(s) We stopped a bit down the street from my hotel.
We, my
200
A character that never changes throughout the story
Static Character
200
Why do none of Buddy's brothers and sisters finish school?
They sacrificed their own education so that Buddy might have a chance at being successful
200
The angle from which the story is told
Point of View
200
What is the central them of "The Gift of the Magi"?
Love conquers all/Love is all you need
200
Identify the pronoun(s) But as I opened the door to get out, he commanded in the old familiar voice, Buddy, you wait!"
I, he, you
300
The part of the story with the battle; good vs. evil moment
Climax
300
What TYPE of conflict is in the story "Sweet Potato Pie"?
Man vs. Self
300
A character with one or two traits; we can easily relate to them
Flat Character
300
What does Della sell in order to buy Jim's present, and how much does she sell it for?
Her hair for $20
300
Identify the ANTECEDENT to the pronoun HIS I invited him in, but he said he had to get on with his evening run.
RUN
400
A character that always changes, but makes no permanent change
Round character
400
What is the conflict (NOT man vs. self) of the story "Sweet Potato Pie"?
Buddy has a "what if?" moment, and wonders what potential his family members could have had had they finished school
400
A person, place, object, or action that stands for something else
Symbol
400
Why doesn't Jim let Della attach the new fab chain to his pocket watch?
Because he sold his watch in order to buy her Christmas present
400
Identify the adjective(s): Bea brought in the dessert - homemade sweet potato pie!
homemade, sweet, potato
500
The part of the story when everything starts to calm down
Falling Action
500
Why is Buddy's family so proud of him?
He is the first one in the family to finish school
500
A repeated object, idea, or structure in a work of literature
Motif
500
From which point of view is "The Gift of the Magi" told?
Third person omniscient
500
Identify the ANTECEDENT to the pronoun OUR Let's put our presents away and keep them awhile.
PRESENTS