Knots in my Yo-yo String

What is an autobiography?

• Biography written about a person

• Memoir, is a true story of a persons life written by the person.

• Novel, a story written by a fictional experience.

• Diary

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Why was the game so important to the narrator and all of the fans? page 52-53

• The footballs teams were rivals and the authors team had never won.

• Historical significance

• Entertainment value

• Personal achievement

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How does the last paragraph on page 53 hint at another reason why the author writes?

• To express emotions

• remembering the game was not enough.

• To entertain readers

• To educate readers

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Why does the author decide to write about the game? page 53

• He could not stop thinking about the game.

• To analyze strategies

• To criticize players

• To promote sportsmanship

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Why do you think the author starts his poem at the end of the football game?

• To create suspense

• To highlight the climax, the most exciting part.

• To challenge traditional storytelling

• To engage the reader

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Why does the author say that, after writing the poem, the game was finally over?

• To emphasize closure, the author was now done thinking about the game.

• To signify victory

• To express relief

• To symbolize transformation

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Why do you think the poem refers to the opposing (other team) team as the foe? (page 58)

• To create conflict

• To evoke emotions

• To establish rivalry, both football teams were rivals (enemies)

• To convey respect

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Based on the author's description of his job, how do you think he feels about his job? (page 58)

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Complete Author's purpose chart.

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