Snapshot of a Dog

What does it mean to have dogged persistence?

• To quickly give up on tasks

• To have a cheerful attitude

• To continue despite difficulties

• To work in a disorganized manner

What is a memoir?

• A) A fictional story based on imaginary events.

• B) A type of nonfiction in which the author recounts the memory of a personal experience.

• C) A collection of poems written by an author.

• D) A scientific report on a particular subject.

What is the focus of James Thurber's memoir mentioned in the selection?

• His own life experiences

• The life of his dog, Rex

• Historical events

• A famous person's biography

Which literary devices does Thurber use in "Snapshot of a Dog" to express his attitude toward his subject?

• Metaphor and irony

• Hyperbole and simile

• Personification and alliteration

• Onomatopoeia and satire

What can cause a shift in tone within the narrative of Thurber's memoir?

• A change in the weather

• A change in the author's emotions or attitude

• A change in the setting of the story

• A change in the point of view

What can help you determine the author's tone according to the text?

• The length of the text

• Characterization, mood, and word choice

• The genre of the text

• The number of characters in the text

What should you do to understand more about the author's attitude toward Rex?

• Memorize the descriptions provided by Thurber

• Compare Rex to other characters

• Visualize Rex based on Thurber's descriptions and consider what these descriptions communicate about the author's attitude

• Focus only on the physical features of Rex

What word best describes someone who is not a professional in a particular field?

• mettle

• amateur

• prowess

• tenacious

Which word means to move quickly and energetically?

• tranquil

• straining

• briskly

• buffet

What term is used to describe something that is lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics?

• non-descript

• strenuous

• pry

• buffet