Writing Tools
In your own words, what is the definition of sarcasm? Find an example in the book.
A type of humor in which the speaker says the opposite of their true feelings in order to mock or make fun of someone or something.
What does tone mean? What is the tone of FiF?
How the narrator or author feels about what is happening in the text or what they are talking about. Funny/Humorous
Who are the main character in CWYL? Where are they from?
Camino DR - Yahaira NY
Where is Firoozeh from?
Iran
Who just had a baby?
Waldeck
In your own words, what is the definition of observational humor? Find an example in the book.
Humor that pokes fun at everyday, ordinary things in life.
What are the three types of humor used in FiF?
Dark humor, Observational humor, Sarcasm
How much money does the airline offer Yahaira's family?
$500,000
Why did Firoozeh's family move from Iran?
Kazem's job
What is the subs name?
Ms. Pollet
In your own words, what is the definition of dramatic irony? Find an example in the book.
When the reader or audience has knowledge or understanding that the characters in the text don’t know, which serves to create suspense or humor.
What does prestigious mean? Use it in a sentence.
Respected and admired, usually because something is of high quality
Why did people tell Carline not to name her son?
He was very sick and people thought he might die.
What type of writting is Funny in Farsi?
Memoir
Which teacher used to figure skate on a team and did performances at Rockefeller Center in NYC?
Ms. Pochette!
What does vignette mean? Find an example in the book.
A short, descriptive piece of writing that captures a moment in time
What does scintillating mean? How do you say it?
Brilliant and exciting
What is something at Papi's funeral that Yahaira thinks Papi would've thought is silly?
Flowers
In her next life, what does Firoozeh want to come back as?
A Swede leggy blonde
Which teacher has almost been run down by a bull in Nicaragua?
Mr. Maggard!
What does juxtaposition mean? Find an example in the book.
When an author puts two ideas next to one another in order to emphasize a point.
What does pontificate mean?
To express one’s views in an annoying, know-it-all way
What helps Mami identify Papi's body?
His gold tooth.
What is Firoozeh's uncles name?
Nematollah
Which teacher fell down a spiral staircase in a castle in Germany?
Ms. Callamaras