Do Now 3/20: Their Eyes Were Watching God Ch. 1

Which literary technique is mainly used in the first paragraph of "Their Eyes Were Watching God" to depict the sunset?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

The opening paragraph of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' describes the sunset as 'sitting on the porch' which is an example of personification, attributing human qualities to the sunset.

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In the first chapter, how is Eatonville introduced and why is it important to the story?

• As a bustling city that symbolizes progress and change.

• As a small, all-Black town that represents a sense of community and self-governance.

• As a rural village facing challenges of poverty and isolation.

• As a coastal town often facing threats from natural disasters.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'As a small, all-Black town that symbolizes community and autonomy' because Eatonville is introduced as a town where Black people have control and unity, setting the tone for the plot.

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What main theme is highlighted by Janie's return to Eatonville in Chapter One?

• The pursuit of wealth

• The struggle for gender equality

• The search for identity

• The impact of natural disasters

Answer explanation

Janie's return to Eatonville in Chapter One primarily focuses on her search for identity, as she navigates societal expectations and her own desires.

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What significant detail about Janie's past is revealed in the first chapter?

• She has recently come into a large inheritance.

• She has been away for a considerable time, and her return sparks a lot of gossip.

• She has a background in criminal activities.

• She is coming back from a successful business deal.

Answer explanation

Janie's past reveals that she has been away for a long time, and her return is met with gossip in Chapter One.

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How does Zora Neale Hurston explore the theme of community judgment in the first chapter?

• By depicting the townspeople openly criticizing Janie's life choices.

• Through flashbacks that show Janie's previous errors.

• By negatively describing the townspeople's looks.

• Using a third-person omniscient narrator to reveal the thoughts of various characters.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is highlighted as Zora Neale Hurston incorporates the theme of judgment by the community in Chapter One by showing the town's people openly criticizing Janie's choices.

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