Examples
Provide an example of a FLAT character that we discussed in class or one that is well known.
Squirt, Gingerbread Man, etc.
"If I turn you loose, will you run?"
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
In what ERA is Langston Hughes most famous, characterized by the intellectual and cultural revival of African-American music, dance, art, fashion, literature, theater and politics centered in New York.
Harlem Renaissance
What is the key word when determining the difference between STATIC and DYNAMIC characters?
"CHANGE," specifically "internal change."
What is.....A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer?
Rhetorical Question
Provide an example of ALLITERATION.
Peter Piper picked .....(tongue twisters),
The white-colored water whirled in my dreams.
The seven ships sailed slowly across the sea.
"Do you need somebody to go to the store, maybe to get some milk or something?"
Roger
In what year did Langston Hughes publish his work, "Thank you, Ma'am."
1958
What is "the central message in a literary work?" Name the term.
Theme
To understand STATIC CHARACTERS, explain how the word STATIC can be associated with another related word to help you understand what it means?
STAtic means that the character STAys the same throughout the story.
Provide an example of a STOCK CHARACTER.
The geek, the popular girl, the bully, etc.
"You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is to wash your face. Are you hungry?"
Mrs. Luelle Bates Washington Jones
Name the title and genre of the 2 Literary Works we have covered/discussed by Langston Hughes.
"Thank You, Ma'am" - fiction, short story
"Harlem"- poem
What is "conversation between characters?" Name the literary term.
Dialogue
How are Direct Characterization and Indirect Characterization different?
Direct Characterization- Information about the character is DIRECTLY stated in the literary work. Indirect Characterization- Character Information is NOT directly stated in the text, but can be "inferred" by what the character SAYS and DOES.
Provide an example of a DYNAMIC CHARACTER that we discussed in class or one that is well-known.
The Grinch, Beast from "Beauty and the Beast", Marlin from "Finding Nemo," Simba from "Lion King," etc.
"What happens to a dream deferred?"
Narrator/Langston Hughes
In "Thank You, Ma'am," the boy wanted a pair of blue suede shoes. Who wrote/performed a song titled "Blue Suede Shoes" during that same time period? (which may have been his motivation for wanting the shoes?)
Elvis Presley
Characterize/provide description of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.
"Large woman with a large purse."
Motherly, kind, firm, wanted to teach the boy a lesson, etc.
Explain what method you would use to answer a Constructed Response question?
ACE Method-
A-Answer the question
C- Cite the textual evidence
E- Explain/expand your answer
In reference to answering a Constructed Response Question, Provide an example of how you would start a sentence for citation of text/evidence.
According to the text, "............"
The author states, ".........."
In paragraph two, it says, "..........."
"There's nobody home at my house."
Roger
Hughes' writings were common in what way?
Centered around the "African-American way of life."
What kind of Final Test/Exam/Assessment will students have to take at the end of the year in reference to English?
English 1, 3, and 4- NC Final Exam
English 2- State EOC (End-of-Course) Assessment
Explain ONE symbol that was discussed in "Thank You, Ma'am."
Water- cleasing, baptism, "holy water," change
Open Door- opportunity, choice
Pocketbook- heavy burden, "more than what he bargained for/could take on"