Characters
What happens to Alberta?
She dies in childbirth.
What question does Troy ask Rose about Raynell?
He asks her to raise his daughter.
True or False: you should write your paragraph as if the audience has not read the text.
TRUE
True or False: good, specific, descriptive tone and mood words include "sad", "happy", and "angry".
FALSE
Where has Gabe been the last 7 years?
In a mental health hospital.
What does "three strikes" mean in Fences? (What does it mean for Cory?)
Cory gets kicked out of the house.
What does PEEL stand for?
Point, Evidence, Explain, Link
Tone = speaker's ___________
Attitude
Identify at least one way Lyons follows in Troy's footsteps.
Prison, relationship loss.
What does Troy do for Gabe that he refused to do for Cory?
He signed papers to lock Gabe up and refused to sign papers to let Cory play football for the recruiters.
Give at least THREE examples of TRANSITIONAL WORDS OR PHRASES to signal that you are wrapping up your paragraph.
In conclusion, in summation, overall, thus, all in all, etc.
List two synonyms for mood.
Vibes, feeling, atmosphere.
What does Gabe believe is his duty/mission on earth?
To tell St.Peter to open the gates.
What are two 'clues' that Cory has not been home in 7 years?
Answers will vary.
Sometimes "Point" is referred to as a ______.
Thesis, topic sentence, claim
Words like "bitter", "proud", and "earnest" are examples of different types of ____.
Tone
What is one reason Rose gives Cory for why she stayed with Troy?
Answers will vary.
What is one reason Troy gives Rose for why he cheated on her?
Answers will vary.
What THREE things do you need to include for E (evidence)?
Context, quote intro, quote + citation
Words like "mellow, suspenseful, numb" are examples of different types of ____.
Mood