Lamb to the Slaughter
What kind of story is "Elephant in the Village of the Blind?"
It is a parable.
What is the main theme of the story Mother Tongue by Amy Tan?
Stuck between two worlds - When she is with her mother, she speaks in simple English, but out in the world, she shifts to an English that is more formal.
What is one of the main literary elements the short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter” ???
situational irony
Identify the main literary device used in “The Elephant in the Village of the Blind,” and give an example from the story.
Imagery possible examples: smooth staff for the tusks, hairy pillars for the legs; etc.
What is another theme of the story Mother Tongue by Amy Tan?
How synthesizing (combining our experiences with) the different forms of English can enhance writing ability.
What was the men in the story's biggest mistake?
Underestimating Mary and thinking of her as "just" a housewife.
What is the main theme of the story, “The Elephant in the Village of the Blind,” and what life lessons does this theme teach us throughout the story.
The main theme is perception or perspective awareness and how we can be limited by our understanding is limited by our experiences, knowledge, beliefs, etc.
What is another theme of the story Mother Tongue by Amy Tan?
We should not judge others' (multi-lingual people) intelligence based on their language usage.