Point of View
What is point of view?
What is perspective from which the story is told?
Define Imagery
What is
language that appeals to the five senses (sight, taste, touch, smell, sound)
Define central idea.
What is the main point or message the author is trying to convey?
What is tone?
What is the attitude or feeling a speaker or writer conveys through word choice, sentence structure, or style?
What is suspense?
What is the sense of growing tension, fear, and excitement felt by the reader?
3. The Gift of the Magi — O. Henry
Passage:
"Della finished her cry and attended to her cheeks with the powder rag."
What is the point of view?
What is third person omniscient?
“The Old Pond” — Matsuo Bashō (1644–1694)
Poem:
An old silent pond—
A frog jumps into the pond,
Splash! Silence again.
Which phrase from the poem uses imagery that
appeals to the reader’s sense of hearing?
What is Splash! Silence again.
Many people believe that exercise is only about losing weight, but it is much more. Regular physical activity helps the heart, improves mood, and strengthens muscles and bones. It also reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Even a short daily walk can make a significant difference in overall health.
What is the central idea?
What is exercise? It benefits overall health, not just weight loss.
“The Gift of the Magi” — O. Henry
"They were the kind of people who appreciated small, thoughtful gifts above all else."
What is the tone?
Tone Choices:
A) Warm / Sentimental
B) Angry
C) Sarcastic
D) Frightening
How did the author in the "Land Lady" build use suspense to build tension?
What is .......
The Story of an Hour — Kate Chopin
Passage:
"There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully."
What is the point of view?
What is third-person limited?
Poem:
I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox
and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
Which phrase from the poem uses imagery that
appeals to the reader’s sense of taste?
What is the taste and coldness of the plums?
Bees play a crucial role in the environment. They pollinate flowers, which helps plants produce fruits and seeds. Without bees, many of the foods we eat would become scarce. Protecting bee populations is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and ensuring food security.
What is the central idea?
What are Bees? They are essential for pollination and the health of ecosystems.
“The Yellow Wallpaper” — Charlotte Perkins Gilman
"I lie here on this great immovable bed—it is nailed down, I believe."
What is the tone?
Tone Choices:
A) Claustrophobic / Disturbing
B) Excited
C) Joyful
D) Humorous
Adapted from The Tell-Tale Heart — Edgar Allan Poe
"I crept softly across the darkened room, my heart hammering with every step. I could hear the old man’s slow, steady breathing, and I prayed he would not stir."
Describe the elements of suspense the author uses to engage the reader?
What is the narrator’s movement, racing heartbeat, and fear of being caught create tension.
This point of view is used when the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” says, “I made up my mind…”
What is first-person point of view?
Poem:
O snail
Climb Mount Fuji,
But slowly, slowly!
Which phrase from the poem uses imagery that
appeals to the reader’s sense of sight?
What is a snail climbing up a massive mountain-Visual Imagery?
Reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding. By experiencing the thoughts and feelings of characters in books, readers learn to see the world from perspectives different from their own. This can help them relate better to real people and situations in their lives.
What is the central idea?
What is Reading fiction? It helps people develop empathy and understanding.
"It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night."
What is the tone?
A) Cheerful
B) Suspenseful
C) Humorous
D) Romantic
Adapted from The Landlady — Roald Dahl
"Billy looked around the small parlor. The room smelled faintly of perfume, but there was a strange stillness, as if time had stopped. The landlady’s smile never wavered."
What is the the quiet, unnatural stillness combined with the landlady’s fixed smile makes the reader uneasy and anticipates something sinister.
The Yellow Wallpaper — Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Passage:
"I lie here on this great immovable bed—it is nailed down, I believe."
What is the point of view?
What is first person?
“Cherry-Blossom Snow” (Haiku) — Kobayashi Issa
From the plum tree
falls the blossom—
white as snow.
Describe the imagery in the poem above.
What are white petals drifting down like snowflakes?
Recycling reduces waste and conserves natural resources. Materials like paper, plastic, and glass can be reused instead of thrown away. When people recycle, less trash ends up in landfills, and fewer raw materials need to be extracted from the environment, helping to protect the planet.
What is the central idea?
What is Recycling? It helps conserve resources and protect the environment.
“The Landlady” — Roald Dahl
"The landlady's smile widened. 'You’ll be the only guest tonight. I like to keep things nice and quiet.'"
What is tone?
Tone Choices:
A) Creepy / Suspenseful
B) Cheerful
C) Sad / Melancholy
D) Humorous
Adapted from The Monkey’s Paw — W.W. Jacobs
"He slowly turned the doorknob, expecting nothing, but a cold wind swept through the hall. Outside, the night was pitch-black, and a shadow moved past the window."
How does the author use suspense to build tension?
What is the unexpected noise, dark setting, and shadow?