Things They Carried
In 'The Things They Carried', Lieutenant Jimmy Cross burns Martha's letters and photographs following which traumatic event?
Ted Lavender's death
"I was a coward. I went to war." is an example of what literary device?
Paradox
Define a central idea
Universal message of the story
The following central idea is a reflection of which chapter:
"A person can make decisions that go AGAINST their instincts because they fear the shame and criticism of others."
On the Rainy River
How many credits to you need to graduate from high school?
44 credits
In 'How to Tell a True War Story', what action does Rat Kiley take immediately following Curt Lemon's death that demonstrates his uncontrollable grief?
Writing a Letter to Lemon's sister
"His jaw was in his throat, his upper lip and teeth were gone, his one eye was shut, his other eye was a star-shaped hole..."
Which literary device is represented in the quote above?
Imagery
What is imagery?
descriptive and figurative language that appeals to the human senses to create vivid mental pictures and physical sensations for the reader
"No matter how innocent you are, the violence and brutality of war will change your behavior and/or perspective."
Is related to what chapter?
Sweet Heart of the Song Tra Bong
Name 3 Assistant Principals in MCSM
Musialik
Salek
Frazier
Winchester
Hernandez
Kwan
In "On the Rainy River" what is Tim O'Brien running away from? What literary device does this represent?
Conflict/internal conflict
"War is awful; war is horrible. But that's not the half of it, because war is also mystery and terror and adventure and courage and discovery and holiness and pity and despair and longing and love. War is nasty; war is fun. War is thrilling; war is drudgery. War makes you a man; war makes you dead."
Juxtaposition or Paradox
What is a pradox?
a statement, phrase, or situation that appears self-contradictory or absurd on the surface, but upon closer inspection reveals a deeper, meaningful truth.
Is this a central idea "War heightens your survival instincts and many soldiers like Dave Jensen, Curt Lemon Henry Dobbins and Ted Lavender develop extreme or weird coping mechanisms. "
No
What is the school's address?
260 or 280 Pleasant Ave
In 'Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong', what item of jewelry is Mary Anne Bell wearing when Mark Fossie discovers her transformed state inside the Green Beret hootch?
A necklace of human tongues
"For Mary Anne Bell, it seemed, Vietnam had the effect of a powerful drug: that mix of unnamed terror and unnamed pleasure that comes as the needle slips in and you know you're risking something."
Metaphor
What is juxtaposition?
a literary device where a writer places two or more contrasting things, ideas, characters, or settings side by side to highlight their differences, spark comparisons, and deepen meaning.
"The hatred for someone can turn into friendship when they need to cooperate and work together."
Is related to what specific chapter in TTC?
"Friends" and "Enemies"
How many PROSE days do we have this school year?
4
In 'Speaking of Courage', what specific physical setting does Norman Bowker drive around continuously on the Fourth of July?
A lake in his hometown
"Courage was not always a matter of yes or no. Sometimes it came in degrees, like the cold; sometimes you were very brave up to a point and then beyond that point you were not so brave."
What is symbolism?
using an object, word, color, character, or event to represent a deeper, abstract idea or feeling beyond its literal meaning
The following central idea is related to what chapter:
"Even when years have passed, soldiers can struggle to come to terms with the violence they committed. "
"The Man I Killed" or "Ambush"
On what day will you be taking the Regents?
January 26, 2027