"To Build a Fire"

Front

What is the main theme of 'To Build a Fire'?

Back

The main theme is that nature is more powerful than humans.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the man's inability to reach the camp signify?

Back

It signifies his lack of endurance and preparation for the harsh conditions.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What event foreshadows the man's death in the story?

Back

The man forgetting to build a fire to eat lunch foreshadows his eventual demise.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Where does 'To Build a Fire' take place?

Back

The story takes place in the Yukon.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the climax of 'To Build a Fire'?

Back

The climax occurs when the man's fire is extinguished by the falling snow.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What lesson can be learned from the man's experience in the story?

Back

One lesson is to heed the advice of the experienced, especially in dangerous situations.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the setting influence the story's events?

Back

The harsh and unforgiving setting of the Yukon plays a crucial role in the man's struggle for survival.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does the dog play in 'To Build a Fire'?

Back

The dog represents instinct and survival, contrasting with the man's rational but flawed decisions.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the man's decision to travel alone suggest about his character?

Back

It suggests he is overconfident and underestimates the dangers of nature.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the author use imagery to enhance the story?

Back

The author uses vivid imagery to depict the cold and desolate landscape, emphasizing the man's isolation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3