A Christmas Carol
Who was Ebenezer Scrooge?
Ebenezer Scrooge is the protagonist of Charles Dickens's, A Christmas Carol. He was a greedy business owner who only cared about money and himself. At the end of the story, he became a kind and generous man, who helped as much as he could.
Who was Walter McMillian?
Walter McMillian, who is Black, was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a young white woman who worked as a clerk in a dry cleaning store in Monroeville, Alabama.
Who is the narrator of the story?
Scott Finch
Who were the characters in Rules of the Game?
Waverly and her mother
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things using like or as.
Who were the 4 ghosts that visited Scrooge?
Marley, Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
How does the story relate to TKAM?
They both took place in Alabama, the stories were based on prejudice and discrimination against black people, etc.
What was happening in history during this time?
Segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
What is the setting of the Sniper?
Approaching dawn at the top of a building in, the middle of the Irish Civil War.
What is Personification?
Giving human characteristics to non-human entities.
What was Child Labor like in Victorian England?
It was dangerous, unhygienic, often fatal, working conditions.
Why was Walter McMillan convicted?
Walter McMillian was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a young white woman in Monroeville, Alabama.
Who are the main characters in the story?
Scott, Boo Radely, Jem, Atticus, and Tom Robinson
What does the short story "The Fly" symbolize?
War and Grief
What is a Point of View?
The perspective from which a story is told. Common perspectives include first person, second person, and third person.
What makes A Christmas Carol an allegory?
The story has symbolic characters, social times (the poor part of Victorian England), transformation and redemption, etc.
What details of McMillan’s trial should have proved his innocence?
He was at a church cookout with at least 50 other people, he did not make modifications to his car until later, and the witnesses were not trustworthy, etc.
What are the major themes and ideas of the story?
Racial injustice/prejudice, family life, social class, and destruction and preservation of innocence.
What is the major theme of Marigolds?
Coming of age.
What is a Hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements or claims are not meant to be taken literally.
What changes does Scrooge undergo with each Ghost? (simplify)
Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge reflects on his past. He becomes aware of the roots of his bitterness and isolation.
Ghost of Christmas Present: Scrooge witnesses the happy celebrations of Christmas happening in the present. He becomes more aware of the needs of others.
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Scrooge sees a grim future, realizing the consequences of his current path. He experiences fear and remorse, prompting him to change his ways to avoid a lonely death.
What does Bryan Stevenson believe is the opposite of justice?
Poverty
What conflicts are at the heart of the story?
Boo’s disagreements with the entire town of Maycomb, the conflict between the black accused and the white justice system, Finch’s conflict with his neighbors, and, finally, the conflict between the children and the adult’s world, etc.
What were the literary devices of the lottery?
Flashbacks, symbolism, and irony
What is a connotation and a denotation?
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of a word, while denotation is the literal dictionary definition.