Characters
This is the reason for the gathering at Señora Ines's house in "The Stolen Party."
What is a birthday party?
This should not be included in theme.
What are the specifics from the story you are reading.
"You are seated in an auditorium. You start to feel hot and sweaty. Just then, you hear someone call your name. How can you possibly get up in front of all these people when you are drenched in sweat?"
What is second person narration?
Not learned, but arising from an innate sense.
What is "instinctive" or "instinctively"?
This is Señora Ines's daughter.
Who is Luciana?
The theme in "The Stolen Party."
What is "Class distinctions can be hurtful and used against you."
Gladys and Penelope went to the mall. Gladys didn't really want to buy anything. She was just going with Penelope because the mall was air-conditioned. Penelope thought about what she was going to buy. She had been saving for the Doc Martin shoes for a month. Now she was going to buy the coolest shoes ever. When they got to the store and Penelope showed the shoes to Gladys, Gladys thought: "They are really clunky. I would never pay so much money for such clunky shoes."
What is 3rd person omniscient point of view?
Describing a great amount.
What is "infinitely"?
This person was an informant in "The Sniper."
Who was the old woman?
The theme of a story can be applied to...
Other stories as well, if it is fitting.
I never get worried about taking tests. I study hard so I know I will be prepared. My sister is the exact opposite. Whenever she has a test, she can't sleep the night before and she worries all the way to school. And she has Ms. McGillacutty for a teacher!!!! No one should ever be nervous in her class because she is so fair and her tests are never too hard, if you study. I wish she was still my teacher.
What is "first person point of view?"
Searching for something in a messy way.
What is "rummage"?
This character learned that people you think are friends might be using you.
Who is Rosaura?
The theme in "The Sniper."
What is "The consequences of war can be tragic."
Angelina skipped to her friend's house. She appeared to be very happy as she skipped and she stooped to pick some wild flowers. When she gave the flowers to Jen, she was smiling brightly. Jen thanked Angelina for the flowers and asked her if she wanted to play hopscotch or swim in the pool.
What is 3rd Person Objective point of view?
Arrogantly or over-importantly.
What is pompously?
She learned that people can look down on you if you are from a different social class.
Who is Rosaura?
A good theme can be applied to this.
Another story in which it fits.
Larry ran over to his father. He was so excited to see him at his basketball game. He felt like jumping with joy that his dad had made such an effort to leave work early and come watch his game. Just then the coach called to him to join the team. The coach smiled at Larry's dad."
What is 3rd person limited point of view?
Arrogantly or overly important.
What is pompously?