Comprehension
In "Lamb to the Slaughter," why does Mary go to the grocery store after the murder, and how does this help her cover up the crime?
She wants an alibi so she seems innocent when police investigate.
In "Lamb to the Slaughter," when the lamb leg is described as "like a steel club," what figurative language device is being used?
Simile
What is ironic about the way the detectives handle the murder weapon in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
They eat the lamb leg, destroying the evidence, without realizing it.
The coldness of Patrick's rejection.
What is the theme of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Appearances can be deceiving.
In "Lamb to the Slaughter," what is the significance of Mary offering the detectives drinks while they investigate the crime?
It distracts them and helps her appear calm and innocent.
In "Lamb to the Slaughter," when Mary hears her husband tell her the devastating news, the narrator says, "the room seemed to go cold." What figurative language device is this?
Personification
What is ironic about Billy’s decision to stay at the Bed and Breakfast in "The Landlady"?
He expects a safe, cozy stay but unknowingly walks into a dangerous situation.
In "The Landlady," what might the stuffed animals in the Bed and Breakfast symbolize?
Loneliness and desire for control.
What is the theme of "The Landlady"?
People/things can be different than they initially appear.
In "The Landlady," what attracts Billy to stay at the Bed and Breakfast?
The inviting appearance and cozy atmosphere.
“She had a round pink face and very gentle blue eyes” is an example of:
Imagery
In "The Perfect Match," what is ironic about Sai’s decision at the end of the story?
He accepts Centillion's control even after learning how dangerous it is.
In "The Perfect Match," Centillion's constant presence and guidance can be seen as a symbol of:
Technology's power to control people's choices.
What is the theme of "The Perfect Match"?
Convenience often comes at the cost of freedom and privacy.
In "The Perfect Match," what is Centillion, and how does it affect Sai's daily life?
A powerful technology company, similar to Google or Amazon.
In the "The Landlady", the landlady’s smile is described as “like a carved pumpkin.” What type of figurative language is this, and what effect does it create?
Simile - it suggests her smile is unnatural and creepy
Why is the title “The Perfect Match” ironic?
Instead of finding a romantic “perfect match,” Sai ends up perfectly matched with an AI system controlling him.
In "The Perfect Match," what might Sai's dependence on Tilly symbolize about society?
Technology can create comfort but also limit independence.
The message or lesson that the author wants you to take away from the story.
In "The Perfect Match," why does Jenny warn Sai about Centillion?
She believes Centillion limits free will and personal privacy.
What is the purpose of the figurative language in the following quote: “The curtains were drawn, and the room was dark, but a small lamp glowed like a firefly in the corner”?
To compare the lamp to a dangerous object
In "The Perfect Match," why is it ironic that Tilly claims to know Sai better than he knows himself?
It's ironic because Tilly uses that knowledge not to help Sai, but to control and manipulate him.
What might Sai's decision to return to Tilly at the end of the story symbolize about human dependence on technology?
Human addiction to convenience and comfort.
True or false: A story's theme is the same as the story's main idea.
False.