The Power of Perseverance
How does the narrator's description of challenges as "towering mountains" or "stepping stones" influence the reader's understanding of perseverance?
What is It presents challenges as either overwhelming or manageable depending on one's attitude?
What is the author’s main argument regarding electric cars?
Electric cars are the future of transportation due to their environmental and cost benefits.
How does the author create suspense in the opening of the story?
What is by focusing on the quietness and Sarah’s feeling of being uneasy in the empty house?
How does the author use foreshadowing to build tension in the passage?
What is by introducing the “faint noise—like footsteps” before Lena begins her ascent up the stairs?
From The Power of Perseverance- What is the primary purpose of the author in writing this passage?
What is to persuade readers to adopt perseverance in their own lives?
What effect does the narrator's inclusion of Wilma Rudolph's family support have on the overall theme of perseverance?
What is it highlights the importance of a strong support system in overcoming challenges.
Which type of reasoning does the author primarily use to support the argument that electric cars are environmentally beneficial?
What is the Causal reasoning, showing the link between emissions and environmental damage?
Which element of foreshadowing contributes to the sense of mystery early in the story?
What is the the mention that Sarah always found the mirror "a bit creepy" and sometimes thought she saw movement?
What effect does the author’s choice to describe Lena’s discovery of the mirror after she hears strange noises have on the reader
What is it enhances the mystery and suspense by linking the mirror to the eerie noises and strange figure?
From the Mirror-How does the pacing of the story, with slow, creeping tension leading to a sudden climax, contribute to the overall effect?
What is it balances moments of calm with intense fear, making the final scene more shocking?
In the passage, the narrator states, “The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.” How does this perspective deepen the reader’s understanding of perseverance?
What is it highlights the idea that success is a direct result of enduring hardship.
Which rhetorical strategy is most effective in the author’s discussion of the challenges facing electric cars, such as the availability of charging stations?**
What is ethos, establishing credibility by acknowledging the difficulties while supporting electric cars?
How does the author’s choice to reveal the reflection’s movement through Sarah’s peripheral vision contribute to the tension?
What is it keeps the reader unsure of whether Sarah’s imagination is playing tricks on her, heightening the suspense?
How does the manipulation of time, through the sequence of Lena’s flashlight going out and the subsequent appearance of the ghostly face, impact the suspense in the passage
What is it increases suspense by creating a disorienting effect where Lena’s loss of light heightens her fear and uncertainty?
From the Mirror-How does the use of personification in describing the forest as having "tall trees that stretched toward the sky, blocking out much of the sunlight" contribute to the tone of the story
What is it establishes a dark and oppressive tone, emphasizing the forest's role in creating a sense of entrapment and unease?
How does the narrator’s perspective on perseverance as something that applies beyond sports influence the reader’s understanding of its importance?
What is it it broadens the meaning of perseverance, showing its relevance to many areas of life.
The author discusses both the benefits and challenges of electric cars. How does this balanced approach affect the effectiveness of the argument?
What is it strengthens the argument by providing a fair, realistic view of electric cars?
How does the structure of the story, with a gradual build-up toward the final moment when the reflection starts to approach Sarah, affect the overall sense of suspense?
What is it heightens the suspense by delaying the terrifying action, allowing tension to build slowly?
What is the purpose of the author’s choice to reveal the ghostly face in the mirror only after Lena has been startled by the footsteps and cold wind?
To increase tension by delaying the appearance of the ghostly face until Lena is already frightened.
From Mirror-How does the allusion to a "twisted smile" reflect the tone of the story?
What is it underscores a sinister and disturbing tone, emphasizing that the smile represents a threatening presence?
What does the narrator’s focus on Wilma Rudolph’s moments of doubt suggest about the overall message of the passage?
What is overcoming doubts is as important as physical strength in achieving success.
How does the author use cost comparisons to enhance the argument in favor of electric cars?
What is explaining that electric cars, though more expensive initially, save money in the long term due to lower fuel and maintenance costs?
What is the effect of the author’s choice to reveal the reflection waving and smiling at Sarah, followed by it stepping toward her?
What is it escalates the tension by turning a normal reflection into something unnatural and threatening?
How does the use of the mirror as a reflective surface contribute to the mystery and suspense in the passage?
What is it contributes to the suspense by using the mirror to reveal the ghostly figure’s presence indirectly, heightening the sense of foreboding?
From The Power of Perseverance- How does the author’s use of Wilma Rudolph’s personal struggles with polio serve the overall purpose of the passage?
What is it illustrates that personal obstacles can be overcome through perseverance?