Mississippi Solo

Front

What does the author regard the river as in 'Mississippi Solo'?

Back

A friend.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

Define: Metaphor.

Back

Compares two things without using like or as.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the author mean by 'ethereal' in the context of the voice he heard?

Back

The 'voice' he heard was very subtle and unreal even though it felt real.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does it mean to insulate something?

Back

Keeping heat from passing through it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Provide an example of personification from the text.

Back

The river was talking to me, changing colors from puce to brown to thick, murky green.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the river in 'Mississippi Solo'?

Back

The river serves as a companion and a source of inspiration for the author.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does the author use imagery to describe the river?

Back

The author uses vivid descriptions of colors and sounds to create a sensory experience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What literary device is used when the river is described as 'talking'?

Back

Personification.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Explain the concept of 'voice' in the context of the narrative.

Back

The 'voice' represents the author's inner thoughts and feelings as he interacts with the river.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What role does nature play in 'Mississippi Solo'?

Back

Nature is portrayed as a character that influences the author's journey and emotions.