Inferencing
Blake was taking his dog for a walk, scrolling on his phone, when suddenly he heard a hissing sound and the leash he was holding flew out of his hand--along with his phone. What happened and how do you know?
Blake's dog started chasing a cat and ran away. We know this because he heard a hissing sound and the leash flew out of his hand.
What is an archetype?
An archetype is a behavioral pattern and the reflection of that behavior in a story.
What are the five pillars of culture?
Food, Fashion, Language, Traditions/Rituals, Music/Art.
What does P. I. E. stand for when talking about author's purpose?
Persuade, Entertain, Inform
What is tone in a story?
Tone is a character or speaker's attitude about a given subject.
Jenna was sitting with her friends at a new restaurant in town. About an hour after she left, her stomach began to churn. She jumped up and headed for the bathroom. What is happening and how do you know?
She is experiencing food poisoning. We know this because of the new restaurant and the stomach ache.
I am the character who is against the main character in the story. Which type of character am I?
The antagonist.
Give an example of fashion within "Harrison Bergeron."
The ballerina's had to wear masks to cover their beauty.
"Iocaine poisoning is poisoning that results from exposure to a number of forms of Iocaine. [4]Early symptoms include headache, dizziness, fast heart rate, shortness of breath, and vomiting."[2]
What was the author's purpose for writing this?
To inform the audience of Iocaine poisoning.
In the opening of Harrison Bergeron, Vonnegut describes the world as "finally equal," but with people forced to wear handicaps. What tone word best describes this?
Sarcastic, ironic, satirical
The twin boys were running around outside jumping in puddles, when suddenly their mother comes bursting out of their house and scolds them for being outside. What is happening, and how do you know?
The kids are in trouble for playing in the rain. We know this because of the puddles and the mother's scolding.
I am the character who most often needs saving. I am usually a princess! Which archetype am I?
The Damsel in Destress!
Culture plays a huge part in how we interpret literature, True or False?
True
The slogan for MacDonald's is "I'm Lovin' It!" What is the author's purpose for this?
To persuade customers to eat at McDonalds.
When Harrison declares himself emperor on live television, he speaks confidently and with a grand, commanding presence. His tone in this scene can be described as?
Authoritative, rebellious, defiant.
A painter sat working at her easel for fifteen hours, when all of a sudden she feels her hand become slimy. She looks down and her hand was in the purple paint, and her hair was sticking to the easel. What happened to the painter and how do you know?
The painter fell asleep at her easel. We know this because of her hand in the paint and her hair on the easel.
Is Harrison Bergeron a hero archetype?
No. He does not save the day.
Give an example of how music is used as a pillar of culture in "Harrison Bergeron."
The orchestra plays without their handicaps, and Harrison and the Empress dance beautifully to it.
Kevin Hart is a professional comedian. What is his main purpose when writing his material?
To entertain his audience.
Hazel watches her son’s actions on TV but doesn’t seem to fully understand or remember what happens. Her tone can best be described as?
Unaware, carefree, naïve.
A farmer bursts into his house at 3 am and yells for his wife and children. They all run out to the barn and find their prize horse on the ground grunting and heaving. About 30 minutes later, the horse stands, and attempts to nurse. What happened and how do you know?
The horse gave birth. We know this because the horse was on the ground and then attempted to nurse.
Which archetype is Hazel Bergeron in the short story "Harrison Bergeron?"
The Innocent.
Give an example of a tradition 1922 Americans valued within the text "Harrison Bergeron."
Being religious. Hazel says she would play chimes on Sundays "kind of in honor of religion."
What are the three types of Point of View and what are the key words to help the reader know which POV a story is in?
1st, 2nd, 3rd.
1st = I, me, we, us
2nd = you
3rd = them, they, he, she
At the end of the story, Harrison’s actions don’t change anything, and people quickly forget. The tone of this ending can be described as?
Hopeless, sad, depressing.