The Trip Laila Lalami

Are risks sometimes necessary?

Literary Elements Setting- the time and place in which a story occurs Mood – the atmosphere of a story

Vocabulary Pondered – thought over Destinies –fate; what becomes of people in the end Exudes – seems to radiate Putrid – four, decaying, or rotten Prospects – things expected or looked forward to

Visualization As you read, stop and “see” the story in your head Ask yourself questions Make observations

Assignment As you read, make a list of 5 literary elements (one should be mood) that the author uses to create a certain atmosphere in the story. Define each (see the back of your book) and give an example from the story. This list is due on block.