Inferencing
What is Pundabi like?
Pundabi is compassionate, kind, wise, clever, smart, etc.
Name 2 events in the rising action.
So many of them!
What does "bitterly" mean in paragraph 60?
in an angry and frustrated way
Where does this story takes place?
On mountains, in a village, in a palace, by the tree, etc.
What two things go at the top of each section on your scratch piece of paper?
Title, Genre
What is the King like?
THe King is clueless, greedy, demanding, and selfish.
What is the resolution of the story?
Pundabi gives the King's money to needy people and the King does not find the Golden Serpent.
In paragraph 21, what is the meaning of the word "fraud"
someone who is not what she or he pretends to be; an imposter
What is a detail in the text that support the idea that Pundabi is a wise man.
There are several. (ex: he gives money to people in need; he figures out how to trick the King; people in the village love him; people in the village ask him questions and for advice; etc.)
What should you write on your scratch piece of paper for chunked paragraphs/ stanzas?
key ideas (who + what)
Which 2 details from paragraph 48 allow the reader to infer that the three men are blind?
The first man swung a stick in front of him. They had their hands on the person in front of them.
What is the main external conflict?
The King wanted Pundabi to solve a mystery that he didn't know.
What is the meaning of the word "dismal" as it is used in paragraph 47?
cheerless; depressing; some other synonym
In paragraph 23, the author includes personification in order to —
Demonstrate that what they see on the walk will teach them about the mystery
In paragraph 23, the author includes personification in order to —
Which key words would you circle to identify in this question?
"paragraph 23" "personification" "in order to"
Why does Pundabi say "Some people never do. But that is another mystery" when Ali points out that the King will never find the Golden Serpent in paragraph 77?
Pundabi says this because the King will always be greedy enough to keep looking for something better than what he already has, even though it does not exist. He does not understand why he would be so greedy and not realize what is truly important.
What happens in the falling action of the story?
Pundabi gives away the money the King gave him.
What does the word "blouse" mean in paragraph 40?
shirt (clothing counts here)
What is a theme of this story?
Multiple answers here. Ex:Greed can prevent people from seeing the big picture. Providing help to those in need is a true act of compassion.
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Think about what Pundabi does with the money the King gives him. Based on this, what can we infer about why he told the King there is a Golden Serpent?
We can infer that he told the King what he needed to to get money for the needy.
What is the climax of this story? (think about when there is a "turning point" for Pundabi and the King's conflict)
When Pundabi tells the King that "he knows where the golden serpent is." (This is the climax because it is what the entire rising action was building up to-- Pundabi solving the Mystery for the King. It marks a turning point because after the conflict between the King and Pundabi is over.
What does the word "wrung" mean in paragraph 20?
to squeeze, twist, and move around
Write a summary for this fiction story. (Hint: Use 'CCR')
Name one good strategy to use when you go back to double check your answers.
Reread paragraphs for the most tricky questions; Think about what makes the wrong answer choices wrong; Underline evidence in the text to prove your answer; etc.