Vocab
figurative language comparing two things using the words “like” or “as”
Simile
He is as slow as a snail.
Simile
In the story “Sculptor’s Funeral”, why does Jim Laird stand up for Harvey Merrick?
He knew Harvey because they went to school together and had things in common
In “Thank You Ma’am”, how do the boy and the woman meet each other?
He tries to steal her purse
What was the name of Tom Sawyer's Aunt?
Aunt Polly
a problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story.
Conflict
The slices of bread jumped out of the toaster.
Personification
In the story “Sculptor’s Funeral”, who accompanied Harvey’s body back “home”?
Henry Steavens
In “Thank You Ma’am”, how does the woman try to teach the boy a lesson?
She takes him home and shows him compassion while telling him what she has experienced.
What are the 3 inalienable rights from the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
the message about life or human nature that is “the focus” in the story that the writer wants to tell.
Theme
You are my rock.
Metaphor
In “A Retrieved Reformation,” what happens at the bank?
Jimmy’s future niece gets locked in a brand new, secure safe. He uses his skills from being a thief to break into the safe and save the girl.
In “To Build a Fire,” to save his life, the man attempts to do what?
Name 2 Elements of Realism
Detail & Character > Plot
Middle Class
Events are believable
Subject = complex ethical choices
Diction is common vernacular
techniques a writer uses to create and develop a character.
Characterization
I bought a bag of big bell peppers
Alliteration
In “A Retrieved Reformation,” how do Jimmy and Ben Price react to seeing one another?
Jimmy agrees to go with Ben to jail, but Ben pretends not to know him
In “To Build a Fire,” what happens to the man at the end of the story?
He dies
Why we need to fight back against Britain so we can gain independence and live better lives.
words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses.
Imagery
In the garden, the fresh scent of the rain mingles with the earthy smell of the damp soil.
Imagery
In “Soldier’s Home,” how does Krebs’ feel about being back in America?
He did want to come back because he liked Germany. He feels out of place.
In “Soldier’s Home,” what is something Krebs’ family is encouraging him to do?
Get a job, do something productive, get married
Name 3 characters from O Pioneers!
Alexandra
Carl
Emil
Marie
Frank