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Five Observations
(qualitative)
Five Inferences (thoughts and assumptions without concrete facts)
Beyond Beliefs
(grounded in evidence from the very first chapter)
Signposts:
Imagery Point of View
Foreshadowing Plot Structure (exposition/rising actions/complications)
Motifs Indirect Characterization
Themes Genre

Chapter 1 Questions: Name:
Authors repeat particular words and phrases for a specific purpose. How does the author’s use of repetitive words/phrases in the opening chapter of Chains develop the opening tone of the work? Use evidence from the text to support the analysis.
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Read the following excerpt from chapter one:
He grabbed my arm and pulled me roughly to my feet. “I told you to move,” Mr. Robert snarled at me.
“Apologies, sir” I said, wincing with pain.
He released me with a shove and pointed to the cemetery where they buried white people. “Go pray for her that owned you, girl.”
Based on this excerpt, what do you infer about both characters? Use evidence from the text for support.
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