"House Taken Over"
How do the narrator and sister spend their time?
Knitting and reading
In the beginning of “Where Is Here?” what does the stranger say that he would like to do?
Look around the house
In ¨House taken Over¨ what were the names of the brother and sisterś spouses?
Neither were married
What is "mood" in literature?
The emotions a text evokes from the reader
What is the setting of "House Taken Over"
An old, spacious house
In ¨Where is Here?¨ the stranger said he was in town for a reason. What was that reason?
He said he was in town on business
What is the primary setting in ¨Where is here?¨
A family home that used to be the home of the stranger
What is "main idea" in literature?
the point that a writer is trying to make about the topic
What can you infer about the economic status of the narrator and his sister?
They have enough money to live comfortably without having to work
How would you characterize the stranger in "Where is Here?"
Mysterious, confusing
What type of riddle did the stranger show to the young boy in ¨Where is here?¨
A mathematical riddle, infinity
What is Magical Realism?
The combination of two contrasting elements: reality and fantasy - Introduces supernatural or unreal elements to real life
How did the narrator and his sister respond when the back of the house was taken over?
surprisingly calm
Describe what you know of the stranger's family
In ¨House Taken Over¨, what was the brother and sisters´ source of income?
They own a farm
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning
What is the main idea of "House Taken Over"
Not confronting a fear can lead to losing pieces of yourself until eventually you have nothing left
What were the final words the dad said to the stranger?
¨The visit is over¨
in ¨Where is Here?¨ what was the strangerś final request?
To sit on the steps of the basement
What is ¨imagery¨?
figurative language that suggests how someone or something looks, sounds, feels, smells or tastes