Narrative Analysis and Observations

Narrative Analysis and Observations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Philosophy, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The transcript describes an unusual event of snow in July, starting with the narrator's new job. The narrative unfolds over the first day and night, focusing on caring for a child and discussing absent figures, Haster and Casilda. The story takes a turn with the realization of the baby in yellow's significance, leading to a repetitive theme of crying, symbolizing a deeper emotional or existential crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual event is mentioned at the beginning of the transcript?

A flood in spring

Rain in autumn

A heatwave in winter

Snow in July

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's initial task in the transcript?

To explore a new city

To travel abroad

To write a report

To care for a child

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is described as rolling in during the second section?

A thunderstorm

A tornado

A sandstorm

Fog

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the child's eyes described in the transcript?

Dull and lifeless

Bright and cheerful

Clear as crystal

Dark and mysterious

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization does the narrator come to in the final section?

The weather will improve

The job is easy

The baby in yellow is ominous

The child is a genius