Desiree's Baby Short Story

Which words BEST characterize Desiree?

• Affectionate, kind, honest

• Mean, cruel, evil

• Ugly, shy

• Insane, crazy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the setting?

• The time and place the story occurs

• The exposition

• The characters in the story

• The problem in the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which is the correct definition of "foreshadowing"?

• The general feeling of the story

• When a forest is really shady because of the trees

• hints and clues about what is going to happen next in the story

• an object that represents and idea, feeling, person, or object

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these describes the time and place of the story?

• Theme

• Setting

• Conflict

• Plot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is setting?

• The time and place where a story occurs

• A character's personality traits.

• The most exciting part of a story.

• The ending of a story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main theme of 'Desiree's Baby'?

• Racial identity and prejudice

• Love and forgiveness

• War and peace

• Adventure and exploration

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the author of 'Desiree's Baby'?

• Kate Chopin

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

• Charles Dickens

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the significance of the letter 'A' in 'Desiree's Baby'?

• It symbolizes Armand's love for Desiree

• It represents Armand's family name

• It is a symbol of Desiree's shame

• It stands for Armand's authority

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which character discovers the truth about the baby's heritage?

• Desiree

• Armand

• Madame Valmonde

• La Blanche

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What literary device is used when Armand discovers the letter from his mother?

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3