Tues. Oct. 25, 2016: Questions for the Short Stories

Today, I provided the students with questions for both "The Painted Door" and "Lamp at Noon." These are to be submitted for Thursdays class in order to get credit.

I am pasting the questions for both stories below:

“The Painted Door” Questions One

INSTRUCTIONS: On a separate sheet of paper answer these questions neatly and fully. They can be done in pairs. The answers also must be developed fully (with as much detail/supporting evidence as possible). If you do not understand a question, look up the words that you are having difficulty understanding.

1.         What are two types of conflict present in this story? Explain and give examples of where it is seen or where it shifts.

2.         Describe John's character. Support your assertions with evidence from the story.

3.         Is John a flat/static character or dynamic? Explain and provide evidence to support this.

4.         Describe Ann’s character. Support your assertions with evidence from the story.

5.         Is Anne a flat/static character or dynamic? Explain and provide evidence to support this.

6.         Who is the main character in this story? How do you know?

7.         What is the main character’s conflict?

8.         Describe the setting of the story.

9.         How is the setting important to the overall story?

10.       Sometimes to create mood and atmosphere a writer will use repetition. How has Sinclair Ross used this device?

12.       How does the physical setting of this short story effect the psychology of the characters? Explain.

13.       What is a theme (look this one up and make sure you BOTH understand it… keep researching until you do)?

14.       Within this story locate at least one example of each of the following:

a.       Onomatopoeia

b.      Personification

c.       Rhetorical questions

d.      Simile

e.       Metaphor

f.       Symbolism

“The Lamp at Noon” Questions

by Sinclair Ross

INSTRUCTIONS: Either by yourself or with a partner (one only) answer the following questions as requested and FULLY. I will be taking this in as a major assignment so I expect depth.

1.   Describe the expository information for this story as it relates to 

      setting.

2.   What point of view is being used to convey this story? How do you know this? Is this a good choice? Why or why not?

3. What is the main conflict of this story? Provide evidence to prove this (at least three pieces).

4. Give three examples of how the wind is personified. What is the effect of this on the mood of the story?

5. What is the wife so upset about? Why? Provide the context for this (history).

6. Why is the husband not giving in to her? Explain his reasons and provide the context (history).

7. What is the climax of this story? How do you know this is the climax? Explain.

8. Using your Canadian Themes sheet, identify three themes present in this story. Provide three pieces of evidence to prove each on.

9. Based on what you know, is the ending of this story realistic? Provide a real life analogy that shows the same desperation and show me the comparison.