The Cold Equation
A Lamb to the Slaughter
The Masque of the Red Death
Where have you Gone, Charming Billy
Everyday Use
100
From what point of view is "The Cold Equation" told?
What is Third Person Limited
100
The detectives eat the murder weapon in this story. This twist is an example of what type(s) of irony?
What is situational and/or dramatic irony
100
What is the definition of an allegory?
What is a double story.
100
What is the setting of "Where Have you Gone, Charming Billy"?
What is during the Vietnam War on Paul Berlin's first day in combat.
100
From what point of view is "Everyday Use" told?
What is first person point of view
200
"He was an EDS pilot, inured to the sight of death, long since accustomed to it and to viewing the death of another man with an objective lack of emotion . . . " This quote is an example of what kind of characteriztion?
What is direct characterization
200
From what point of view is "A Lamb to the Slaughter" told?
What is third person limited
200
What is the setting of "The Masque of the Red Death"?
What is during the red plague and in a converted monestary.
200
Words and phrases like, hissed, giggling, drinking cocal-cola from bright red aluminum cans, poof, his foot lying behind him most of it still in the boot, are examples of what literary element?
What is imagery
200
"Dee (Wangero) moved back just enough so that I couldn't reach the quilts. They already belonged to her." From this quote readers conclude that Dee takes what she wants, whenever she wants it, without any concern for others. This is an example of what kind of characterization?
What is indirect characterization
300
Will Marilyn survive? This question serves as the story's source of . . .
What is suspense
300
Who is the protagonist of "The Masque of the Red Death"?
Who is Prince Prospero
300
In this story Paul Berlin struggles to overcome his fear. What type of conflict is this?
What is Internal Conflict
300
Is mama a static or dynamic character?
What is a dynamic character
400
Who is the antagonist of "The Cold Equation"?
What is the law
400
"Mary Maloney was waiting for her husband to come home from work". What part of the plot is this quote taken from?
What is the exposition.
400
Who is the Antagonist of "The Masque of the Red Death"?
What is the Red Death
400
"He was pretending he was a boy again, camping with his father in the midnight summer along the Des Moines River". This quote when taken in context is an example of what literary element?
What is a flashback
400
"When I looked at her like that, something hit me in the top of my head and ran down to the soles of my feet. Just like when I'm in church and the spirit of God touches me . . ." This quote is taken from which part of the plot?
What is the climax
500
"The door opened and the stowaway stepped through it, smiling. . . It was a girl". This quote is taken from what part of the plot?
What is the complications
500
Is Mary Maloney a flat or round character?
What is a round character
500
What is the theme or allegorical meaning of "Masque of the Red Death"?
What is no one, not even the wealthy, can hide from death. Death is an inevitable part of life.
500
Paul Berlin expects to find safety at the sea but upon arrival he finds he is still afraid. What type of irony is this?
What is situational irony.