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Literary Devices Covered and Reviewed
allusion,
antagonist,
antecedent action,
anticlimax,
atmosphere,
climax,
complicating incident,
conflict 1) versus environment 2) conflict between two characters 3) conflict within a character,
crisis,
denouement (resolution),
dilemma,
dynamic / static character,
round flat character,
epiphany,
falling action, DUE NEXT CLASS
flashback,
foil,
foreshadowing,
irony 1) Verbal 2) dramatic 3) situational,
point of view,
protagonist,
setting,
surprise ending,
symbol,
rising action
More terms follow – throughout the short story unit
Short Stories Covered to September 26th 2008 and questions
“Choices” by Susan Kerslake
Answer in complete sentences.
1. What is one instance of foreshadowing in the story?
2. What is one literary (glossary term) used in the story? Re-write the keys lines that prove you correctly understand how to use the term.
3. What is one of the clues that the crash physically paralysed Peggy?
4. In what position is Ken sitting at end of the story?
5. Describe and categorize the conflict in the story. (2 marks)
6. What is the point of view of the story?
7. What is the theme of the story? (2 marks)
8. What do you think caused the accident? What details from the story support your interpretation?
9. Why does Ken act as he does in the ending? What epiphany does Peggy have about her relationship with him? (Use the glossary if you do not know what ‘epiphany’ means.)
“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
Answer in complete sentences.
1. Would the story have worked if it had been written the third-person? Explain
2. Write about the idea that obsessions can be destructive. Use evidence from the story to support your opinion.
3. What is the “purpose” of the story? Defend your answer.
4. Write two diary entries of the old man during the fateful seven nights before his death.
5. Describe the “atmosphere” Poe creates throughout this story.
6. Describe in detail two uses of symbolism displayed in this story.
The Metaphor” by Budge Wilson
Vocabulary: verbatim page 68, enticing p68, solemn p69, flamboyant p71, eloquent p72, oblique p72, serene p73, futile p73, blasé p75, unequivocal p75, modicum p 80
Literary terms to be emphasized: characterization, character types, foils, motivation and epiphanies. NOTE: Each question is worth 1 mark, the vocabulary will appear on the next quiz and will be worth 1 mark for completion, AND the character sketch will be worth 4 marks.
1. What is the purpose of the story?
2. How is the use of a character foil used to propel the purpose of the story?
3. Is Miss Hancock a static or dynamic character, and is she round or flat?
4. What does Charlotte’s mother’s view of sandboxes say about her?
5. When (specifically) and what epiphany takes place in the story?
6. Find one example of irony from the story, and explain how it is ironic.
Prepare a Character Sketch of Charlotte’s mother and Miss Hancock. Remember to support your descriptors (headings) with evidence from the text.
The Portable Phonograph” by Walter Van TilburgClark
Vocabulary: veil p126, bore p127 (as in held the weight), protracted p127, acrid p127, niche p128, impractical p 128, magnanimity p129, enormity p129, grasp p131 (as in to hold an understanding),
Literary terms to be emphasized: atmosphere, suspense, allusion, antecedent action, indeterminate ending.
1. How does the author describe the way in which the man handled the books?
2. What do the books and the music represent? (or symbolize)
3. Why do the men hold the books and the music in such high regard?
4. How does the mood change from the scene where the music is being played to when in ends?
5. Describe Dr.Jenkins’ character in as much detail as possible.
6. What foreshadowing takes place during the story?
7. What is ironic about this story.
8. What symbols can you detect in this story and what do they symbolize?
9. What do you think is the greatest or worst things that humans have ever done, and why do you think so?
“The Clumsy One” by Ernest Buckler
Vocabulary from the “Tell Tale Heart”: Sagacity, derision, tattoo, acute, dissemble, dissimulation, vehemently, reposed, suavity, gesticulations.
Vocabulary: contrition p137, start p137, undulation p 138, earnestly p139, glib p140, rift p140, crescendo p 144,
1. What does the fact that Dan thinks about the incident with his brother every time he comes upon the spot where it happened tell us about Dan? (Is there evidence to support your view)
2. What does Dan think about David’s talents? Evidence
3. What does Dan do after he has lost his temper because he is having difficulty ploughing the field? P138.
4. Why does Dan tell us about the argument he had with David about how close seeds should be spread apart?
5. Describe what Dan did to David that day that, to him, is so unforgivable. Clearly explain yourself.
6. Why does Dan think that David answers “Sure” too eagerly?
7. Why did he feel unable to make things right with his brother?
8. Why is Dan so elated to learn that his brother had intentionally been very mean to him, and why does Dan feel that David’s meanness was really kindness.
9 Find at least two examples of foreshadowing.
10. What point of view is this story written from, and why does the author use this point of view?
11. What type of conflict is it? Explain the conflict
12. Draw a plot diagram for the story.
“What Dreams May Come”
Questions 1,2, and 4 are worth 2 marks each, Questions 3 and 5 are worth 3 each.
1. Plot diagram points – understanding the story.
What is the complicating incident – You will really have to think about this
What is the climax – clearly explain why it is the climax (describe the scene)
Note: at least three separate crisis points.
* Each of these points should be clearly explained in a multi sentence answer.
2. Create a character sketch of Robin Williams’s character. 3 to 5 headings with support.
3. Clearly describe at least (minimum expectation) 3 symbols used in the story (THERE ARE MANY) AND explain how each relates (or is important to) the plot line.
4. What is the theme of the story? Clearly support your answer with evidence from the movie.
5. Describe key personality traits of the stewardess, the professor and the guide. In other words, you do not have to create a complete character sketch for each of these characters, but rather describe each in a short paragraph.
* It is critical that you pay close attention during the film (and take notes – at the end of the period) AS this film will be on the short story unit test.
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