Click Clack the Rattlebag: Story Analysis Questtion

Front

What is the atmosphere of the attic in 'Click Clack the Rattlebag'?

Back

The atmosphere of the attic is cold, dark, and filled with a sense of foreboding.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What aspect of the story's resolution creates lingering questions for the reader?

Back

The abrupt and unsatisfying conclusion leaves the reader with lingering questions and a sense of unease.

Front

How does the little boy's behavior indicate his comfort with the protagonist?

Back

The little boy's hand found the protagonist's, and he held on trustingly, as if he’d known the protagonist his whole life.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What description in the story foreshadows its ending?

Back

The line 'And then they take you back to their lair' foreshadows the ending of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What literary device is used when the protagonist compares Click Clacks to spiders?

Back

This is an example of a simile.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words '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 role does atmosphere play in storytelling?

Back

Atmosphere sets the emotional tone and mood of a story, influencing how readers feel about the events and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

How can foreshadowing enhance a story?

Back

Foreshadowing creates anticipation and builds tension by hinting at future events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the significance of an unsatisfying conclusion in a story?

Back

An unsatisfying conclusion can evoke feelings of unease and provoke thought, leaving readers questioning the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

How does trust between characters affect the story's dynamics?

Back

Trust between characters can deepen relationships and heighten emotional stakes, impacting the story's development.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3