Pronoun Usage
(We, Us) are the students in English class.
We
Who wrote "The Death Disk"?
Mark Twain
Who wrote "Thank You, Ma'm"?
Langston Hughes
Who wrote "True Heroism"?
Author Unknown
Who wrote "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"?
Marvin G. Robinson
My favorite singer is (she, her).
She
The protagonist of the story is ____________.
Abby
The name of the boy who stole Mrs. Jones' purse was ________________.
Roger
Using page 291 and the notes, how does the author describe a hero?
Someone who fights and "vanquishes sins."
Mr. Medbourne's major flaw was ______________.
Greed (gambling)
I gave (he, him) a copy of the book.
Him
How does Abby unintentionally set up her father to be executed?
She gives her father the pretty, red disk.
Why was Mrs. Jones compassionate toward Roger?
She had been through a similar experience when she was growing up.
Using page 291 and the notes, check lines 9-16. List an example of alliteration.
Manhood's might
Describe Dr. Heidegger's experiment.
Answers may vary. Key terms: rose and water
Taylor Swift is the one (who, whom) many people admire.
Whom
Using your notes, describe the Lord General's personality.
Wording may vary.
How did Mrs. Jones demonstrate mercy in this story?
Answers may vary. She fed and gave money to Roger and did not call the police.
Using page 291 and the notes, check lines 17-24. The phrase "stealthy tread" is an example of ___________.
Assonance
Widow Wycherly's main flaw was __________________, which was noted after she became young again. Hint: Madame Loisel had the same issue.
Vanity
James is my friend (who, whom) always has my back.
Explain the speaker and significance: “God be thanked for the saving accident of that unthinking promise; and you, inspired by Him, for reminding me of my forgotten pledge, O incomparable child!”
Lord General. Wording may vary.
Explain the speaker and the significance: “Now, here, take this $10 and buy yourself some blue suede shoes.”
Mrs. Jones. Wording may vary.
Using page 291 and the notes, what allows the hero in this poem to be among the “bravest of the brave”?
Overcoming sin in his life.
Explain the speaker and the significance: “Think what a sin and shame it would be if with your advantages you should not become patterns of virtue and wisdom to all the young people of the age!
Dr. Heidegger. Answers may vary.