Characterization
Point of View
Symbolism
Vocabulary
100

Define characterization

A description of the distinctive nature of features of someone or something

100

Define point of view

The perspective from which a story is told

100

Explain the symbolism in "Red Roses."

The red roses symbolized Derik liking Lila. The red roses also symbolized Lila being embarrassed of Derik's gift giving.

100

Define acknowledge. 

1. Unnoticeable

2. Ignore

3. Forget

4. Aware

4. Aware

200

Describe two character traits of Lila from "Red Roses."

Embarrassed, proud

200

Identify at least of the different types of point of view.

First-person, Second-person, Third-person limited, Third-person omniscient

200

Explain the symbolism in "The Medicine Bag."

The main symbolism in "The Medicine Bag" was the medicine bag, which represented the legacy of Grandpa Joe Iron Shell's Lakota traditions.

200

Identify the part of speech the bolded word below is being used as. 

"Then I got mad when I saw how the yippy dogs were growling and nipping at the old man's baggy pant legs and how wearily he poke them away with his cane." 

1. Verb

2. Conjunction

3. Adjective

4. Pronoun

3. Adjective

300

Describe two character traits of Martin from "The Medicine Bag."

Embarrassed, proud 

300

Identify the point of view in "Red Roses." 

1. First-person

2. Second-person

3. Third-person limited

4. Third-person omniscient

First-person

300

Explain the symbolism in Apache's Girl Rite of Passage.

The symbolism in Apache's Girl Rite of Passage was the ceremony the Apache girl went through to become a woman. 

300
  1. Below is a sentence using the word persistent. After reading the sentence below, choose the correct definition that defines persistent the best. 


“The dog’s barking from inside the house was persistent.”


  1. Ending

  2. Quickly

  3. Unstoppable 

  4. Continuous

  1. Continuous

400

Describe two character traits of the Apache Girl from "Apache Girl's Rite of Passage"

Stoic, proud

400

Identify the point of view in "Red Roses." 

1. First-person

2. Second-person

3. Third-person limited

4. Third-person omniscient

First-person

400

Explain the symbolism in "Remember."

The symbolism in "Remember" was memory and how we should respect the memories we have with the things that are in our environment. 

400

Explain what it means to have a close-up in a video. 

Camera shot taken from a short distance 

500

Explain to me how characterization can determine how we feel about characters in a story. 

It can determine whether or not we relate or like the character. 

500

Explain how identifying the point of view of a story can create suspense, humor, dramatic irony, and other emotions. 

It creates a connection with the characters of the story you are reading. 

500

Define symbolism.

Using symbols to represent something. 

500

Explain the importance of repeating the word remember in the poem "Remember."

Gives the poem and urgent tone.