The Savoy Part 2

Open Ended

Scenario: You just bought your favorite ice cream cone, and right as you’re about to take the first bite… SPLAT. It hits the sidewalk.

Question: What’s your dramatic reaction, and what do you do next?

Sentence Stem: When my ice cream hit the ground, I felt… and I…

Multiple Choice

What effect does the author’s language have when describing Harlem and the Savoy Ballroom?

• It makes Harlem feel like a dull and boring place.

• It creates a dreamy and energetic mood that reflects Eugene’s feelings.

• It explains how dangerous Harlem was during that time and how most people didn't have access to Savoy.

• It shows that Eugene was not interested in music or dance.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the author’s voice in Part 1 of the reading of "The Savoy."

• Serious and informative, like a news article.

• Light and humorous, to make readers laugh.

• Personal and emotional, to show Eugene’s hopes and struggles.

• Neutral and distant, to focus only on historical facts.

Multiple Choice

What mood is created when the author describes the sounds and movement outside the Savoy Ballroom?

• A calm and peaceful mood.

• A gloomy and sad mood.

• An exciting and lively mood.

• A lonely and empty mood.

Multiple Choice

When Eugene says his heart is filled with rhythms he could never express, what does that reveal about his feelings?

• He is confused about whether he likes music.

• He is angry at the musicians on the street.

• He feels deeply passionate about dance but limited by his body.

• He wants to become a professional drummer so that he could move away from Harlem.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the figurative phrase “blazing marquee lights turned night as bright as midday”?

• It shows how hot the weather was near the Savoy and how most people needed to change clothes before entering.

• It creates a dreamy, energetic mood and shows the excitement of the ballroom.

• It explains that the electricity at the Savoy was broken.

• It shows that Eugene prefers daytime over nighttime.

Multiple Choice

What mood is created when Eugene says, “We were sunk, I knew it. Caught, before I even got to set one foot on the dance floor”?

• Confused and silly

• Calm and peaceful

• Nervous and suspenseful

• Proud and confident

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best supports the idea that the author uses a personal and emotional voice in this section?

• “The delivery entrance was halfway down a side street.”

• “He had thick eyebrows and wavy black hair.”

• “Willa Mae waved for me to follow as she tried the handle.”

• “I froze... We were sunk, I knew it.”

Multiple Choice

In which sentence does the author’s use of language best convey a tense mood?

• “I kept looking back, but it didn’t seem the bandman was chasing us.”

• “Willa Mae led me up a dim staircase and past a back office.”

• “Willa Mae waved for me to follow as she tried the handle.”

• “Hey, you kids!”

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the phrase “my heart was beating so fierce I could hardly hear it”?

• It shows Eugene’s heart was weak from dancing.

• It creates a light and humorous tone that allows the reader to understand how funny the story is.

• It helps the reader feel Eugene’s fear and excitement in the moment.

• It explains Eugene’s love for music.

Open Ended

SCR Question: How does the author’s use of figurative language in this section help create a suspenseful mood?
STEM: The author uses figurative language like “my heart was beating so fierce I could hardly hear it” to create a suspenseful mood by…

Multiple Choice

What mood is created when Eugene describes the Savoy as “the length of the whole city block”?

• Scary and mysterious

• Small and cozy

• Grand and awe-inspiring

• Boring and forgettable

Multiple Choice

How does the author’s use of the word “enraptured” affect the mood of the scene?

• It creates a feeling of confusion and fear.

• It shows Eugene is angry with Willa Mae.

• It builds a dreamy and joyful feeling as Eugene enters the ballroom.

• It makes the scene feel rushed and chaotic making it seem like Eugene couldn't get it together.

Multiple Choice

Which phrase best contributes to the mood of excitement?

• “We wove our way out onto the floor.”

• “I was too enraptured to feel self-conscious over my plain slacks and shirt. T.”

• “Shyly at first, I took Willa Mae’s hand.”

• “I grinned at Willa Mae.”

Multiple Choice

What effect does the author’s description of the two bands “eager to prove they could swing harder and faster” have on the mood?

• It adds a sense of playful competition and high energy.

• It shows the bands are angry at each other and how they will do anything to win.

• It creates a peaceful and relaxing tone.

• It makes the ballroom feel too loud and stressful.

Multiple Choice

In which sentence does the author’s use of language best convey a sense of exhilaration?

• “I stumbled after her as we ran down a long hallway.”

• “I was in heaven, and that band was my choir of angels!”

• “I kept looking back, but it didn’t seem the bandman was chasing us.”

• “My gimp leg couldn’t keep up. It crumpled.”

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the figurative phrase “that band was my choir of angels”?

• It shows Eugene is being distracted by religion and no longer would like to go to Church.

• It helps the reader understand Eugene’s disappointment.

• It emphasizes Eugene’s deep joy and emotional connection to the music.

• It explains why Eugene wants to become a singer.

Multiple Choice

What does the figurative phrase “my angels had it in for me” suggest about Eugene’s emotions?

• He feels like he’s being punished by something he once loved.

• He believes he can never succeed at dancing and will never try again.

• He wants to leave the ballroom.

• He doesn’t care about the music anymore.

Multiple Choice

How does the author’s use of vivid language and imagery help develop the theme of perseverance?

• It shows how Eugene gives up quickly.

• It emphasizes how Eugene doesn’t care about the Savoy.

• It illustrates how Eugene keeps trying despite his struggles.

• It reveals how Willa Mae is the real main character.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the author’s voice being emotional and personal rather than formal and distant?

• It helps the reader better understand the historical facts.

• It makes the reader feel closer to Eugene and his dreams.

• It confuses the tone of the story.

• It distracts from the setting of Harlem.

Open Ended

How does the author’s use of figurative language reveal how Eugene feels about dancing at the Savoy Ballroom?

STEMS:
The author uses figurative language to show that Eugene feels…

The text states, “_.”

This shows that Eugene feels this way because…