internal conflict

conflict that occurs between a character and his own emotions, thoughts, or beliefs

situational irony

when a story's events differ from the reader's expectations

character flaw

a negative character trait

verbal irony

a difference between the intended meaning and the literal meaning

world view

the viewpoint from which a person examines the world and draws conclusions

moral tone

the author's perspective on good and evil

external conflict

conflict that occurs between characters or between a character and a greater force

"The Treasure of Lemon Brown" is told from the first-person point of view.

FALSE

In "Thank You, M'am" the reader can infer from Roger's words that Roger is polite and respectful.

TRUE

In "Thank You, M'am" Roger resolves his internal conflict by deciding to stay in the room.

TRUE

One reason that "The Magic Brocade" can be classified as a fairytale is that the brocade comes to life at the end of the story.

TRUE

In "The Magic Brocade" all three sons work hard to provide for their lazy mother.

FALSE

The term irony can refer to contradiction between what is said and what is meant as well as a contradiction between what happens and what is expected.

TRUE

In "The Story-Teller the bachelor's description of Bertha as "horribly good" surprises and delights the children.

TRUE

Both "The Magic Brocade" and "The Story-Teller" have a moral tone that mocks virtue (being good).

FALSE

Which of the following describes Chatita from "The Whistle"?

She is repentant

Which of the following describes the resolution to the external conflict in "The Whistle"?

After hearing the whistle, Chatita responds by opening the shed for her grandmother.

Which event is the crisis and the climax of "The Whistle"?

Chatita discover that her grandmother has been locked in the shed all afternoon.

In "The Treasure of Lemon Brown," which of the following is true of Greg and Lemon Brown?

At first Greg and Lemon Brown evaluate Lemon Brown's treasure differently.

In "The Treasure of Lemon Brown," how is the external conflict with the thieves resolved?

Greg and Lemon Brown frighten the thieves away.

At the end of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown," why does Greg smile?

He has learned to value his father's instructions about improving his grades.

Based on her words and actions in "Thank You, M'am" which of the following describes Mrs. Jones?

She is forceful.

What is the external conflict in "Thank You, Ma'am"?

Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's purse, but she takes him to her house.

Which event is the inciting incident in "David and Goliath"?

Goliath demands that someone fight against him.

In "The Magic Brocade" why does the youngest son desire to go on the quest?

He wants to find the brocade for his mother.

In "The Magic Brocade" which character trait does the youngest son display on the quest?

perseverance

In "The Story-Teller" what is an example of situational irony in the bachelor's story?

Bertha promises not to pick flowers in the park; she discovers there are pigs instead of flowers.

In "The Story-Teller" which of the following quotations illustrates verbal irony?

"You don't seem to be a success as a storyteller."

In "The Whistle" why does Abuelita get locked in the shed a second time?

She locks herself in the shed to test out the whistle.

In "The Story-Teller" how does the bachelor's storytelling illustrate situational irony?

The kids expect a moral story, but it isn't. The storyteller tells a story where good behavior is punished.

"The Magic Brocade" is a fairytale. Name two characteristics of a fairytale.

Repeating the number 3, fairies, magical elements, good rewarded and bad behavior punished

In "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" what is the significance of the title of the story?

His treasure may seem worthless to others, but it wasn't for his son or Lemon Brown.

"Thank You, M'am" is told from which point of view?

3rd person limited