Great Authors: E.B. White

The video provides an overview of EB White's life, highlighting his achievements and contributions to children's literature. It delves into his three major works: Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, and The Trumpet of the Swan, analyzing their themes, characters, and literary devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, and personification. The video also discusses the awards White received and the impact of his storytelling on readers.

Where did EB White spend his childhood?

• New York

• New Hampshire

• California

• North Carolina

Which was EB White's first children's book?

• The Trumpet of the Swan

• James and the Giant Peach

• Shiloh

• Stuart Little

What literary device involves repeating the same sound at the start of several words?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Simile

In which city is Stuart Little set?

• New York City

• Miami

• Boston

• Philadelphia

What is the term for words that mimic natural sounds?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• None of the above

What is personification?

• Setting

• Character development

• Alliteration

• Personification

What does EB White use to show Templeton's character traits?

• Templeton is lighthearted

• Both A and B

• Templeton is boastful

• Templeton is greedy

Where does The Trumpet of the Swan begin?

• Mexico

• Canada

• United States

• Ireland

How does EB White show Lewis's determination?

• Lewis went to school

• Lewis learned to play the trumpet

• Lewis is kind to others

• Both A and B

What is a simile?

• Personification

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• Alliteration

• Character development