"The Wife's Story" and "The Omnivore's Dilemma"

How does the point of view in “Wife’s Story” contribute to the suspense?

• Through the first person point of view, the reliable narrator creates suspense through dialogue.

• Through the first person point of view, the unreliable narrator creates suspense through their actions, which allows the reader to question the narrator.

• Through the third person point of view, the unreliable narrator creates suspense through their actions, which allows the reader to question the narrator.

• Through the husband's point of view, the reliable narrator creates suspense through their feelings.

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What are the best examples below of situational irony in “The Wife’s Story?”

• The husband was killed by his wolf pack.

• The husband cheats on the wife with her sister.

• The husband was bad at hunting, but he is a wolf which is known for being good at hunting.

• The child is afraid of the dad.

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How does the narrator of “The Wife’s Story” contrast with her experience as a wolf to her husband’s as a human?

• Because the wife doesn’t like the moon, it makes her husband want to become a human.

• It states the differences in behavior from the first year she spent with him, versus the year that she is currently going through.

• By showing that because she is a wolf, she doesn't trust humans, but the husband is a human.

• The wife suspected that the husband was a human from the beginning.

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What is the best example of dramatic irony in "The Wife's Story?"

• The wife is a human, and her husband is turning into a wolf.

• The husband is cheating on his wife, yet the narrator (the wife) does not know.

• The wolf (her husband) has turned into a human.

• The husband turned into an ant, but the wife does not know because she cannot see him.

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How does the author of “Omnivore’s Dilemna” contrast the benefits and problems of processed food?

• Lists the ways an industry can add value.

• Uses a counterclaim to acknowledge the other point of view on the topic.

• Shows how processed foods are dangerous for the world.

• Uses side notes to talk about the other point of view.

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What statement best states the author’s purpose for writing “Omnivore’s Dilemma?"

• To convince readers that a company uses scams to lure gullible consumers.

• To tell readers that nutrients can be added back into food through added value.

• To inform readers of the benefits of GMOs.

• To explain to readers that GMOs can assist humans in overcoming health obstacles.

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Which statement best illustrates the author’s claim in “Omnivore’s Dilemma?"

• Food companies want people to pay more attention to the labels on the processed foods they buy.

• Food companies make a lot of money by using different ways to get people to buy their unhealthy foods.

• Food companies spend a lot of advertising to convince us they have made our food more healthy.

• Food companies want people to eat food with less calories.

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What is the best example of irony in “The Omnivore’s Dilemma?"

• “Companies have one big problem that limits their sales: the size of the human stomach.”

• "People can be convinced to pay more for food if it has been turned funny shaped, sweetened and brightly colored.”

• "The latest invention…is a food that your body can’t use.”

• "Maybe this fake food is corn’s final victory.”

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“It seems that an old fashioned apple just isn’t enough anymore. We need an apple that fights cancer! We need orange juice with calcium that builds strong bones!”

The author uses the above paragraph to:

• To show the importance of adding vitamins and minerals to our foods.

• To show how easily people can be deceived into believing misinformation.

• To show how ludicrous it is that companies want to convince us that we need healthier versions of our food.

• To show how our food is unhealthy without the help of food companies.

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What is the BEST example for why the author used a counterclaim in “The Omnivore’s Dilemma?"

• To show that processed food has many benefits for us.

• To show that many of us trust food to keep us alive even though it is unhealthy.

• To change the thoughts of people that think the food is "healthier" because of added minerals.

• To reveal the truth of food companies and what they really think of the food they process.

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