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What is the climax of "Poison"
Harry Pope's unexpected outburst against doctor Ganderbai, revealing the true poison in the story - his prejudice.
What is the climax of "Blues Ain't No Mockingbird?"
Granny confronts the filmmakers and Granddaddy Cain destroys their camera, asserting their family's dignity
What is the climax of The Necklace?
The climax occurs when Madame Loisel realizes that she has lost the diamond necklace she borrowed from a friend:
What is the climax of The Scarlet Ibis?
rother leaves Doodle behind in a storm while training him to row a boat
Which rhetorical device does MLK utilize the most in his speech?
What is repetition.
Why is the story called "Poison?"
The “poison” that they speak about so much wasn't the poison of the snake but actually it is racism.
Who are the antagonists of "Blues Ain't No Mockingbird?"
Camera and Smilin also know as the camera people
How are Mathilde and her husband foils?
Mathilde is consumed by greed, jealousy, and a desire to belong to a higher social class. While Monsieur Loisel is generous and cares deeply for his wife. He sacrifices his own desires to make Mathilde happy, such as giving up the chance to buy a rifle for hunting to buy her a new dress.
The lines foreshadow the imminent death of the rarest member, Doodle, of the Armstrong
When MLK uses words such as “we,” “us,” “our,” and “I,” he is using which rhetorical device?
He is primarily using the rhetorical device called inclusive language; specifically, by employing these pronouns
What are three events that occur during the rising action of "Poison"
1. Timber calls Dr. Ganderbai to come.
2. Dr. Ganderbai carefully injects Harry with a serum.
3. Timber goes to get chloroform; they use the fumes to try to kill the snake.
Why were the cameraman filming the family?
The two men are on the property to make a film about the county's food stamp program.
What is the situational irony in The Necklace?
Madame Loisel thinking she is wearing an elegant necklace to the ball while in reality, it is a fake
How does imagery highlight the symbolism in The Scarlet Ibis?
Its death in front of the family foreshadows Doodle's death and symbolizes the fragility of life in nature
What was the historical movement that was occurring when MLK gave his speech?
African American civil rights movement
Which character in Poison could be described as Round and Static? Explain why
Harry Pope because he was one of the protagonists in the story, as well as being a round and dynamic character. His mood changed throughout the story, from calm, to impatient, to agitated, to furious. His physical appearances were never described, but we assumed he was Caucasian, not Indian.
Name the two types of conflict in “Blues Ain’t No Mockingbird” and explain them.
external conflict between the black family and the intrusive white filmmakers, and internal conflict within the young protagonist Grandbaby.
What's the dramatic irony in The Necklace?
Mathilde and Monsieur Loisel spend ten years dragging themselves further into poverty to repay their debtors for a fake necklace
How does the imagery in The Scarlet Ibis create and change the mood?
It creates a heavy, ominous mood that foreshadows tragedy.
Why does MLK reference the Constitution and Declaration of Independence in his speech?
To call for civil rights and an end to racism.
What is the significance of the setting of "Poison?"
The setting in India during the British Raj is significant because it highlights the power dynamics between the colonizers and the colonized, creating a tense atmosphere where suspicion and fear are readily present, contributing to the story's themes of paranoia and the potential for violence that arises from these societal inequalities.
How does the setting of Blues Ain't No Mockingbird affect the understanding of the story?
There is no answer to it
Mathilde and her husband are part of the _______. How does understanding this social class impact the story?
What is middle class
How does juxtaposition provide insight to the narrator’s internal conflict?
Evokes the intensity of the storm and mirrors the narrator's inner conflict.
How does the speech use Logos? What is the effect?
To support an opinion, argument, or conclusion