1. Give two examples with reference (story title, unit, character’s name)of each of the following elements of fiction and nonfiction from the texts read in Units 1, 2, and 3 listed above. Do not include definitions.

Lesson 1: "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," by James Thurber

Lesson 2: "The Most Dangerous Game,"

Lesson 3: Rebecca Walker titled, "Before Hip-Hop Was Hip-Hop,

2. Argue a case for either the usage of hyperbole or understatement. Which do you think is more effective? More humorous? Explain your opinions, citing examples from the texts.

3. Cite examples from the texts you’ve read in Units 1, 2, and 3 to briefly explain the answers to the Big Questions.

A. Unit 1: Can truth change?

B. Unit 2: Is conflict necessary?

C. Unit 3: Is knowledge the same as understanding?

“The Giant’s House”, by Elizabeth McCracken

"The Most Dangerous Game,"

"Before Hip-Hop Was Hip-Hop,"

4. Discuss the role of love in three of the texts you read in Units 1, 2, or 3.

“A White House Diary” by Lady Bird Johnson

“The Most Dangerous Game”

5. Explain the author’s use of symbolism in three of the texts from Units 1, 2, or 3.

"The Scarlet Ibis," by James Hurst

"Single Room, Earth View," by Sally Ride

“The Giant’s House”, by Elizabeth McCracken

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1 Characters 1 Walter The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2 Mr Rains ford The Most Dangerous Game Plot 1 Walter a worker in a publication kept on daydreaming and having lots of imagination in his world of ... View the full answer