Vocabulary from the Story
Someone who behaves with excessive pride may be described as
arrogant
This type of point of view uses the words: I, me, and we
First Person
cruel, young, made a decree that all of the people 71 and over had to go to the mountains to die.
The Cruel, Young lord
What did the young lord say about the old people when he made his decree?
They are useless
Why does Lord Higa give up his efforts to conquer the village?
He respects them
To force someone to leave a place
banish
the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. All characters are described using pronouns, such as 'they', 'he', and 'she'. But, one character is closely followed throughout the story, and it is typically a main character.
Third person limited
Had a dilemma to sort out about his mother.
The Farmer
How old were the old people when they were sent to the mountains?
71
Why does the young lord change his law (decree)?
He realizes that the law is foolish
To appreciate, or show appreciation of someone or some thing.
Commend
the narrator knows all of the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story
Third person omniscient
ruler of a neighboring village
Lord Higa
What was the first challenge?
1000 ropes of ash
How many problems does the farmer help the wise old woman solve?
0
loud, noisy sounds
commotion
How many types of point of view are there?
3
Solved all of the riddles, did not go to the mountains
The wise old woman
What was the second challenge?
a single silk thread through a log
What does the mother do when the farmer is carrying her to the mountains?
Breaks off twigs to make him a path
Without question or doubt
Undoubtedly
What is another word for point of view?
Perspective
Could not solve the challenges.
The Village Wise Men
What was the third challenge?
To sound a drum without beating it.
What is a decree?
A law