Narration
In what narration is A Night Divided written?
first-person
True or False? Characters can't change their perspectives on another character.
False
The main character's name.
Gerta
When the narrator addresses the reader and uses the word, "you."
second-person
True or false? It's important to investigate the perspective of the major character and also the minor character.
True
Papa and Dominic
When the narration shifts from first to second person, or when there are multiple first-person narrators.
Hybrid narration
A ______ moment is when we can catch a glimpse of who a character really is.
window
True or false? The secret police are called Grenzers.
False: the secret police are called Stasi. (Grenzers are the boarder guards.)
What is this narration? "As Halloween night approached, all of the kids in the neighborhood began asking about each other's costumes. Nobody wanted to be the same thing. 'What do you think you'll be for Halloween?' inquired Rohen. Tabitha still wasn't sure, but she didn't want to be the only one who didn't have a costume yet. She had to think of something, and she had to do it fast."
third-person
The conflict in the story is what the character _______ and what is _______.
Wants/needs; getting in the way/a barrier
Why are Anna and Gerta's perspectives on the Berlin Wall different?
Answers may vary but should be something about Gerta's family being over the wall, and not Anna's.
What narration is your independent book. Tell us how you know.
Answers will vary.
How do you know when characters are revealing something about themselves or showing new/different sides of themselves? List the six signs to watch for.
-Characters use strong, loaded language.
-Characters act in surprising ways.
-Characters seem to change.
-Characters face difficulty.
-The reader’s emotions change.
-Something in the story feels repeated.
Put yourself in Anna's shoes and try to understand why she is so afraid of not following the rules. Why is this? Use evidence from the story to support your position.
Answers will vary, but should be something about her brother being killed while trying to escape, OR the fact that she doesn't have as much to risk as Gerta, because her family isn't over the wall.