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Theme Symbolism Plot Irony/ 10 20 30 40 50 Foreshadowing Characterization Plot Irony/ Foreshadowing 10 20 30 40 50

Q-Theme 10 What is the theme for Interpreters of Maladies?

A-Theme – 10 Secrets will hurt those around you. Appearances aren’t what they seem. Lack of communication can destroy.

Q-Theme - 20 What is the theme for The Lottery?

A-Theme– 20 Traditions are not always good. One person cannot stand up to a crowd (mob mentality). Traditions vs. Change

Q-Theme- 30 What is the theme for Harrison Bergeron?

A-Theme– 30 The danger of total equality. The danger of government control.

Q-Theme- 40 What is the theme for A Rose for Emily?

A-Theme– 40 The absolute power of money and fame. Tradition vs. Change

Q-Theme- 50 What is the theme for The Most Dangerous Game?

A-Theme– 50 Reason vs. Instinct Hunting vs. Murdering The contradicting nature of humans

Q-Symbolism- 10 Explain the symbolic importance of the puffed rice in Interpreters of Maladies.

A-Symbolism– 10 The puffed rice represents Mrs. Das’s secret/mistakes and how it will affect her family.

Q-Symbolism- 20 Explain the symbolic importance of the black, shabby box in The Lottery.

A-Symbolism– 20 Black represents death or evil. The shabby condition the box is in represents the affects stoning has on the people. Therefore, the shabby, black box represents the lives that have been lost due to the lottery.

Q-Symbolism- 30 Explain the symbolism of the necklace from The Necklace.

A-Symbolism– 30 The necklace represents deception of appearance. The necklace could represent greed and pretentious behavior.

Q-Symbolism- 40 Explain the symbolism of the prayer Mr. Shiftlet says as the storm chases him to Mobile . “’Oh Lord!’ he prayed. ‘Break forth and wash the slime from this earth!’” --The Life You Save May Be Your Own

A-Symbolism– 40 The prayer represents Mr. Shiftlet’s need to be cleansed from the earth. He is the slime that needs to be washed away.

Q-Symbolism- 50 What are Walter Mitty’s fantasies symbolic of?

A-Symbolism-50 The fantasies are symbolic for the traits he wishes he had. Ex: Courage, honor, respect, leadership

Q-Characterization- 10 Explain how SPEECH characterization is being used in the following quote: "Lady," he said, "nowadays, people'll do anything anyways. I can tell you my name is Tom T. Shiftlet and I come from Tarwater, Tennessee, but you never have seen me before: how you know I ain't lying?” The Life You Save May Be Your Own

A-Characterization– 10 Mr. Shiftlet’s comment shows the reader that he is not a trustworthy individual.

Q-Characterization- 20 Explain how ACTION characterization is being used in the following quote: “Miss Emily just stared at him, her head tilted back in order to look him eye for eye, until he looked away and went and got the arsenic and wrapped it up. The Negro delivery boy brought her the package; the druggist didn't come back. When she opened the package at home there was written on the box, under the skull and bones: ‘For rats.’” --A Rose for Emily

A-Characterization– 20 Emily’s stare which gets her the poison shows us how powerful and feared she is in the community.

Q-Characterization- 30 Explain how THOUGHTS is being used in the following quote: "The Old Man'll get us through," they said to one another. "The Old Man ain't afraid of hell!" --The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

A-Characterization– 30 Walter Mitty’s fantasy shows what he wishes he could be as a man– courageous.

Q-Characterization- 40 Explain how LOOKS are being used in the following quote: “The man [Fortunato] wore motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.” --Cask of Amontillado

A-Characterization– 40 Fortunato is dressed as a fool which shows how foolish he is as a person.

Q-Characterization- 50 Explain how Mrs. Das’s personality is developed through EFFECTS ON OTHERS.

A-Characterization– 50 Through Mrs. Das’s treatment of her children and husband, we see how self-centered she is.

Q-Plot- 10 The is the CLIMAX of The Necklace?

A-Plot– 10 When the Loisels realize the necklace is lost.

Q-Plot- 20 What is the RESOLUTION of The Most Dangerous Game?

A-Plot– 20 Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff’s bed after defeating him in the game.

Q-Plot- 30 What is the EXPOSITION of The Lottery?

A-Plot– 30 In the town square, June 27th (summer time), morning.

Q-Plot- 40 What is the CLIMAX of The Life You Save May Be Your Own?

A-Plot– 40 Mr. Shiftlet marries young Lucynell then leaves her at the Hot Spot.

Q-Plot- 50 What is the CLIMAX to Cask of Amontillado?

A-Plot– 50 Monstresor chains Fortunato to the wall of the catacombs.

Q- Irony/ Foreshadowing- 10 Explain how the title The Lottery is an example of situational irony.

A- Irony/ Foreshadowing– 10 The reader expects the lottery to be something good, however the winner is stoned to death.

Q- Irony/ Foreshadowing- 20 Explain how the catacombs in Cask of Amontillado foreshadows the ending.

A- Irony/ Foreshadowing– 20 Catacombs are underground cemeteries– it foreshadows that Fortunato will be buried there.

Q- Irony/ Foreshadowing- 30 What type of irony is used in The Necklace?

A- Irony/ Foreshadowing– 30 Situational– Mme. Loisel believes the necklace she worked ten years to replace to be real but it was actually fake.

Q- Irony/ Foreshadowing- 40 Explain the irony in the following quote: “We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here. Please forgive any lapses.” The Most Dangerous Game

A- Irony/ Foreshadowing– 40 Verbal Irony– Zaroff claims to have a civilized island when in reality he forces captive men to be game in his hunts.

Q- Irony/ Foreshadowing- 50 Provide an example of foreshadowing in Interpreters of Maladies.

A- Irony/ Foreshadowing– 50 Mrs. Das’s attitude toward her family (ignoring them, not sharing her puffed rice, not painting her daughter’s nails) shows that she will do something selfish.