Short Stories Game #2

Front

What tone is created by the sentence 'And we marked the entire sector unoccupied'?

Back

It creates a defensive tone by illustrating the bias of the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Which phrase from the Columbus Short Story best supports the theme of the story?

Back

"'Anybody can do it—AFTER HE HAS BEEN SHOWN HOW!'" (Paragraph 8)

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the author’s main purpose in writing the Columbus Short Story?

Back

To provide an example of how driven and ambitious people think creatively.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is the main theme of the Gren's Ghost Short Story?

Back

Friends can help us realize who we really want to be.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What theme is identified in the Columbus Short Story?

Back

Solutions to problems can seem easy once someone has already discovered them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How can tone influence the reader's perception of a character's bias?

Back

Tone can convey emotions and attitudes that shape how readers interpret a character's actions and motivations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'AFTER HE HAS BEEN SHOWN HOW' in understanding the theme of learning?

Back

It emphasizes the importance of guidance and mentorship in achieving success.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does the theme of ambition manifest in the Columbus Short Story?

Back

Through the portrayal of characters who are driven to find creative solutions to challenges.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What role do friends play in personal development according to the Gren's Ghost Short Story?

Back

Friends provide support and insight that help individuals discover their true selves.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does the phrase 'marked the entire sector unoccupied' suggest about the characters' perspective?

Back

It suggests a narrow viewpoint that may overlook other possibilities or realities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6