Marigolds Literary Practice

Eugenia Collier, the author of "Marigolds," chose to write this story in first-person point of view. How does this choice impact the reader?

• The reader gets a more in-depth understanding of the narrator's thoughts and emotions.

• The reader gets a more in-depth understanding of the thoughts and emotions of all the characters in the story.

• The reader learns about the setting, plot, and characters through the eyes of multiple characters.

• The reading experience is not impacted by the author's choice of narrative point of view.

Which one is spelled correctly?

• literary

• literery

• litorary

• literory

concerning writing

• literary

• exploratory

• customary

• satisfactory

the necessary components of a work of literature, such as characters, plot, setting, point of view, and theme

​ (a)  

• literary element

• mood

• style

• tone

• infer

• author's purpose

T/F: The marigolds were the only thing described as "beautiful" at the residence of Ms. Lottie's.

• True

• False

The setting of "Marigolds" is set in rural ______.

• Wisconsin

• Michigan

• Maryland

• Ohio

What is the main theme of the short story 'Marigolds' by Eugenia Collier?

• A) The loss of innocence

• B) The power of friendship

• C) The importance of education

• D) The struggle for survival

In 'Marigolds,' what do the marigolds symbolize for the protagonist, Lizabeth?

• A) Hope and beauty amidst poverty

• B) A reminder of her childhood

• C) A symbol of her family's wealth

• D) A representation of her dreams

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Marigolds' to convey the protagonist's internal conflict?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

How does the setting of 'Marigolds' contribute to the story's overall mood?

• A) It creates a sense of nostalgia

• B) It highlights the harshness of poverty

• C) It adds a sense of adventure

• D) It emphasizes the beauty of nature