The Guilty Party

What is the central theme of "The Guilty Party"?

• Revenge

• Betrayal

• Irony

• Guilt

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How does the story create suspense for the reader?

• By revealing the guilty party at the beginning

• Through the use of dramatic irony

• By providing clear motives for each character

• Through a straightforward and predictable plot

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What is the twist at the end of the story?

• The guilty party confesses voluntarily

• The central character is proven innocent

• The guilty party is not who the reader expects

• The stolen item is returned without consequences

Which literary device is prominently used in "The Guilty Party"?

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What moral dilemma does the central character face in the story?

• Choosing between loyalty and honesty

• Seeking revenge for a perceived betrayal

• Deciding whether to flee the scene of the crime

• Determining the rightful owner of a valuable item

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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How does O. Henry use irony in the resolution of the story?

• By having the guilty party escape consequences

• Through a surprising and unexpected outcome

• By making the innocent character suffer unjustly

• Through the use of verbal irony in the dialogue

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What role does the stolen item play in the narrative?

• It is a red herring, diverting attention from the real guilty party

• It serves as a symbol of wealth and status

• It is a MacGuffin with little significance to the plot

• It is a catalyst for the central conflict in the story

Which character undergoes the most significant change in the course of the narrative?

• The guilty party

• The detective investigating the case

• The innocent character falsely accused

• The owner of the stolen item

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the tone of "The Guilty Party"?

• Lighthearted and comedic

• Dark and ominous

• Sentimental and nostalgic

• Ambiguous and mysterious

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How does the story challenge traditional notions of guilt and innocence?

• By presenting a morally straightforward situation

• Through the use of clear-cut character motivations

• By revealing the complexity of human behavior and judgment

• Through a linear and predictable narrative structure

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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