The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the drowned man's weight in the story?
Back
The men believe he is heavy because they think water got into his bones, symbolizing the burden of life and the impact of the environment on identity.
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CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do the villagers recognize the drowned man as a stranger?
Back
They realize he is a stranger by simply checking that all villagers are present in their seven boats, indicating their close-knit community.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central theme of 'The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World'?
Back
The key to releasing human potential is to expand people's imaginations, suggesting that perception shapes reality.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What literary device is NOT used by Gabriel Garcia Marquez in this story?
Back
Rhetorical questions are not used in the narrative.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is Gabriel Garcia Marquez's writing style characterized in this story?
Back
His style is best described as magical realism, blending fantastical elements with realistic settings.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the drowned man's appearance symbolize for the villagers?
Back
His appearance symbolizes the potential for beauty and greatness within the mundane lives of the villagers.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does imagination play in the villagers' transformation?
Back
Imagination allows the villagers to see beyond their reality, inspiring them to change their lives and surroundings.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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