Describe the difference between
direct and indirect characterization. Identify how the setting impacts the
Give one example of each (from the
plot of “Harrison Bergeron”
stories we’ve read).
Explain how the point of view
“Grace Period” affects our
understanding.
Identify the theme of “Harrison
Bergeron” and explain one way the
author reveals the theme.
Define climax. Give two examples
from the stories we’ve read.
What is a symbol? Give an example
of a symbol from one of the stories
we’ve read and explain its meaning.
Explain the conflicts (what type they
are, who the protagonists and
antagonists are) of “Harrison
Bergeron” and “All the Troubles of
the World”.
What is the difference between a
static character and a dynamic
character? Give examples from the
stories we have read.
What is situational irony? Give an
example from a story we’ve read
and explain why it’s ironic.
What is satire? What is the purpose
of satire?
Explain what a “satiric norm” is.
Explain what the satiric norm is in
“Harrison Bergeron”
Explain what a “satiric object” is.
Explain what the satiric object is in
“Harrison Bergeron”.
Explain two common characteristics Explain two common characteristics
of dystopia that are present in “All
of dystopia that are present in
the Troubles of the World”. Give
“Harrison Bergeron”. Give quotes as
quotes as evidence.
evidence.
Litotes and Hyperbole are satiric
tools. Define them and give
examples from the texts we’ve read.
What is euphemism? Give some
examples (they don’t have to be
from a story).
What is dramatic irony? Give an
example from a story that we’ve
read.
Explain the difference between a
literal and a literary response.
What is the format of a
compare/contrast multi? Be specific
about the thesis statement.
How does tone change in “The
Possibility of Evil”? Why does
Jackson write the story this way?
Explain the difference between a
flat and a round character. Give
examples.
What is the difference between
tone and mood? Give examples to
help explain.
What is dystopian fiction? What is
the purpose of dystopian fiction?
Explain the differences between
first, second, and third person
narration.
Explain the
advantages/disadvantages of the
different types of third-person
narration.
What are the important elements of
a good thesis? How do you know it
has a good theme? Give some
examples of good/bad themes.
How does Asimov build suspense in
“All the Troubles of the World”?
What does STEAL stand for? Give
examples for two of the letters.
Choose two of the characteristics of
dystopian fiction that apply to both
“All the Troubles of the World” and
“Harrison Bergeron” and explain
why they apply.
How does “All the Troubles of the
World” fit the model of Dystopic
fiction? How does it not fit the
model? (Use a diagram to help you
explain).
What are some characteristics of a
dystopian protagonist? Does
Multivac fit any of those
characteristics? Why/Why not?
In traditional stories, the hero is a
superhuman figure, superior to
ordinary people. Usually the hero
“saves” people from an enemy.
Does Harrison fit this description? Is
he successful? Explain the irony
present.