Definitions
Foreshadowing
When the author is including indications of what is coming later in the text earlier in the story (like we see all throughout "The Scarlet Ibis")
What was the climax of "A Jury of Her Peers?"
The women finding/hiding the bird.
Explain what makes Aunt Nicey a flat character.
We only see 1-2 character traits for her. She is only known for being supportive of Doodle and very religious.
Like a stone idol, like a mountain avalanche, the t-rex fell. (2 things)
simile & hyperbole
Which story was set in North Carolina around 1915?
The Scarlet Ibis
Foils
What was the inciting incident of "A Jury of Her Peers?"
Finding out Mr. Wright was murdered and it is unsolved
Explain what makes Minnie Wright a dynamic character.
She goes from being vibrant and social to cooped up, untidy, and depressed after she gets married. She also, then, goes from being passive and hopeless to taking charge and murdering her husband.
Pride, whose slave I was, spoke to me louder than all the other voices. (1 thing)
personification
Which stories had an animal as one of the major symbols?
All 3! A Jury of Her Peers, A Sound of Thunder, The Scarlet Ibis
Inciting incident
the event where we first see the conflict in the story
What was the climax of "A Sound of Thunder?"
When Eckels stepped off the path/killed the butterfly
Explain what makes Brother a dynamic character.
Brother changes multiple times throughout the story. He doesn't want anything to do with Doodle, then he does want to help him. The dynamics of their relationship changes a few times. Once Doodle dies, Brother seems to have grown to feel remorseful for how he treated Doodle, so he's grown as a person.
He had a voice that seemed like it was backing up the law with every word. (2 things)
simile & personification
Which stories were set between 1915-1920?
The Scarlet Ibis & A Jury of Her Peers
Direct & indirect characterization
direct- when the author directly states the personality traits describing a character
indirect- when the author implies the character traits through actions, dialogue, thoughts, etc.
What was the resolution of "The Scarlet Ibis?"
Brother's narration (back in present day) where he is reminiscing on his relationship with Doodle. He's had a realization of how cruel he was to Doodle and seems to have some regret.
Explain how the men and the women in "A Jury of Her Peers" could be foils.
Similarity: They are all trying to solve the murder of Mr. Wright (they have the same goal)
Differences: gender roles, amateurs vs. professionals, breaking stereotypes vs. reinforcing stereotypes, actually solving the case vs. thinking they're solving the case, quiet & reserved vs. mocking & aloof, etc.
Its eyes rolled, ostrich eggs, empty of all expression save hunger. (2 things)
metaphor & alliteration
In which stories does the protagonist cause major destruction for themselves and others?
A Sound of Thunder & The Scarlet Ibis
Idiom
a slang expression that doesn't match its literal meaning
What was the inciting incident of "A Sound of Thunder?"
Travis warning Eckels not to step off the path
Explain at least 3 ways that the scarlet ibis symbolized Doodle (3 things they had in common).
Pushed themselves really hard, People are surprised they made it this far, Both unique, Died under a tree/bush, Died during a storm, Description of their legs/bodies when they died, The color red (bird's feathers & blood)
Its song seems to die, up in the leaves a silvery dust.
metaphor & personification
Which story has the least complex characters?
A Sound of Thunder