Narrative Voice in Sherlock Holmes

Narrative Voice in Sherlock Holmes

Lessons 3-4

Poll

Do you like Sherlock Holmes?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

The Sign of Four was written by:

• King Arthur

• Conan Arthur Doyle

• Arthur Conan Doyle

Multiple Select

Which choice best describes Dr. Watson's opinion of Sherlock Holmes' work methods?

• He admires them

• He is frightened by them

• He finds them exciting

• He is fascinated by them

Multiple Select

The author includes the description of Dr. Watson's wounded leg to:

• show his weakness in comparison to Sherlock's strength

• show how badly Sherlock hurt him

• show that the Dr was not really a doctor

• show that he was feeling bored

Multiple Select

Sherlock throws the letter to Dr. Watson because he is a _________ character

• humble

• proud

• kind

• friendly

Open Ended

What do you learn about Sherlock from chapter 1?

Open Ended

Why do you think the book is written from Dr. Watson's narrative voice?

Open Ended

Dr. Watson and Sherlock are best friends. Which qualities do you look for in a best friend? Why?

Poll

Are you looking forward to reading chapter 2 during the next Literature lesson?

• Definitely! I find Sherlock interesting.

• I dislike Sherlock so deduce from that what you will. So no. I don't look forward to it.