Language Feature & Effect

What does the man's gift of flowers symbolize?

• His longing for the past
• His desire for revenge
• His love and affection
• His fear and anxiety

What does the description of the flowers evoke in the reader?

• Character development
• Symbolic meaning
• Juxtaposition
• Vivid mental images

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

How does the author's description of the flowers contribute to the overall mood of the story?

• It foreshadows the tragic ending
• It reveals the man's true intentions
• It highlights the setting
• It creates a sense of beauty and innocence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Where does the majority of the story take place?

• A city street
• A flower shop
• A park
• A hospital

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the effect of describing the man's joyful mood in contrast to the dark ending?

• Metaphor
• Character development
• Juxtaposition
• Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does the man's behavior change throughout the story?

• The man is juxtaposed with other characters
• He becomes increasingly anxious
• The flowers become a metaphor
• The setting changes dramatically

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

How does the ending of the story affect the reader's interpretation of the man's earlier actions?

• It creates a metaphorical meaning
• It reveals the man's true identity
• It adds a sense of tragedy and irony
• It introduces a new setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the man's increasing paranoia reveal about his character?

• He is mentally unstable
• He is a hopeless romantic
• He is deeply in love
• He is a skilled gardener

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does the city street play in the story?

• It contrasts with the flower shop
• It symbolizes the passage of time
• It serves as a backdrop for the man's actions
• It represents the man's childhood home

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3