Unit 2: Take Control: "Thank You M'am" Preview & Story Elements

Multiple Choice

What genre of music was being performed in previous slide?

• Rock

• Jazz

• Classical

• Pop

Multiple Choice

What is a key characteristic of a short story?

• A long narrative

• Centered on multiple ideas

• Usually has one main conflict

• Character interactions are irrelevant

Multiple Choice

What is one way authors develop characters in a short story?

• Making comments about the character through the voice of the narrator

• Describing the character's physical appearance

• Presenting the character's speech, thoughts, and actions

• Conveying ideas through the character's speech, thought, and actions

Multiple Choice

leather with a soft, fuzzy surface

• suede

• contact

• barren

• theme

Multiple Choice

mistrusted

• doubted, not trusted

• neat and clean

• renters, lodgers

• weak; slender and not very strong

Multiple Choice

embarrass

• to make someone uncomfortable or ashamed

• to admire, show affection or love

• to hug, embrace or reassure

Multiple Choice

When we latch something, we_________.

• find it

• add it

• open it

• close it

Multiple Choice

What does the term "barren" mean as described in the text?

• A place full of life

• Something empty and lacking interest

• A type of plant

• A geographical feature

Multiple Choice

The woman in this example could be described best by which adjective?

• Strong

• Weak

• Average

• Thoughtful

Multiple Choice

Langston Hughes work could be best described as

• meant for the everyday person.

• meant for well educated people.

• meant for only his close friends.

• meant for people who like reading fantasy.

Multiple Choice

Langston Hughes was a well-known figure of the ________.

• Harlem Renaissance

• First Renaissance

• European Renaissance

• Final Renaissance

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident