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Short Story

What is the major conflict of the story?  Identify the conflict (define term), and discuss how the conflict develops and resolves.

What point of view is the story told in?  How do you know?  Explain.

Describe the setting of the story in detail.  Do you think it is a good one for a ----- story?

Motivation is what makes a character behave in a certain way.  Consider the part of ----- and discuss the motivations for each of the characters actions.

What is the theme of “------”?  Explain how the theme is revealed by the author in the story.

The story is called “------”.  In a well developed paragraph explain what you think the title means and why you think this.

What point of view is the story told from?  Give ### references from the story to support you answer.

What is the climax of the story?  Explain how the climax develops and resolves in the story.

What is suspense?  Give ### examples of how suspense was used in the story.

What is foreshadowing?  Identify what is being foreshadowed?

What is flashback?  Where does it begin? End? What information is revealed in this section?

What is irony?  Explain how irony is used in the story?

Any type of of general comprehension question that asks for information about a story.

 

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Poetry

In a well developed paragraph, state the Literal Meaning of “Title of Poem”.

Explain what the title means.  Give ### of references why you think the author has chosen this title.

What does “-------” symbolize?  Make ### of references to the poem in your response.

Find examples of figurative language.  Identify and briefly explain how each one is effective. Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia

Find examples of sound devices.  Identify and briefly explain how each one is effective. Assonance, Alliteration, Refrain, Repetition           

What is Imagery.  Identify two examples of imagery (sight, touch, hearing, smell, taste).  How do these images contribute to the poem?

How does “-------” affect the poem?

Who is the speaker in the poem?  How can you tell?  Explain.

What is rhyme scheme?  Give the rhyme scheme of the poem.

Any type of Comprehensive Question related to the poem.

 

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Essay

What is the main idea or thesis that the author is trying to convey in this essay/article?  Make specific references to the essay/article.

Summarize the essay.

What type of essay is "title"?  How do you know?  Explain.

What is the essayist's tone in this selection?  Explain.

Is this essay formal or informal?  Explain.

Identify the writer's purpose for writing this essay and in a well developed paragraph, agree or disagree with the writer?

What is the mood of this selection?  Explain.

What is the target audience for this selection?  How do you know?  Explain.

Any type of Comprehensive Question related to the essay.

 

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Viewing

What is the purpose of this poster/advertisement/visual?

What is the target audience for this advertisement?  How do you know?  Explain.

In order to understand the man message of a visual, we have to study the words (text) and the pictures (visuals).  How does this graphic artist use these techniques to target a specific audience?

Clearly state the main message of the cartoon.  Explain how the cartoonist's use of black and white helps deliver the message.

In a well-developed paragraph, identify and explain the main message of this poster/advertisement/visual? 

Identify the focal point of the visual.  Why is the focal point important to the....?

This visual has # purposes.  Explain # of purposes for which this visual might have been created.

The artist makes use of a quote to get a message across to the audience.  Identify the quote and message which is being given in this visual.

Carefully examine the poster/advertisement/visual.  How is it appealing?  Why?

Carefully examine the # of posters/advertisements on TOPIC.  Which poster do you think is more appealing? Why?  Reference should be made to the elements of design for visuals.

 

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