Mid-Term ExamMid-Term ExamEnglish IEnglish IECHSECHS

C. EdgeC. Edge2007-20082007-2008

Plot Developmental StagesPlot Developmental Stages STAGE ONESTAGE ONE

The ExpositionThe Exposition introduces the story’s characters, setting, and major introduces the story’s characters, setting, and major

problems that will eventually be solved.problems that will eventually be solved.

STAGE TWOSTAGE TWO The Rising ActionThe Rising Action

occurs as complications or twists arise, or when the occurs as complications or twists arise, or when the conflict intensifies.conflict intensifies.

STAGE THREESTAGE THREE The ClimaxThe Climax

the emotional high point of the story.the emotional high point of the story.

Plot Developmental StagesPlot Developmental Stages STAGE FOURSTAGE FOUR

The Falling ActionThe Falling Action the logical result of the climax.the logical result of the climax.

STAGE FIVESTAGE FIVE The ResolutionThe Resolution

the final outcome of the story.the final outcome of the story.

STAGE SIX (not present in every story)STAGE SIX (not present in every story) The DenouementThe Denouement

the final unraveling of the plot; the solution of a the final unraveling of the plot; the solution of a mystery; an explanation or outcome.mystery; an explanation or outcome.

Plot DiagramPlot Diagram

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1. Exposition2. Rising Action3. Climax4. Falling Action5. Resolution6. Denouement

SettingSetting

The time and place of a story’s actionThe time and place of a story’s action.. The setting includes ideas, customs, The setting includes ideas, customs,

values, and beliefs that may be associated values, and beliefs that may be associated with the time and place of the action.with the time and place of the action.

Just as real people are often shaped by Just as real people are often shaped by their environment, characters are often their environment, characters are often shaped by the setting.shaped by the setting.

idiom idiom Expression peculiar to a particular language that means Expression peculiar to a particular language that means

something different from the literal meaning of each something different from the literal meaning of each word.word.

““The Scarlet Ibis” by James HurstThe Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst

ExampleExample ““It’s raining cats and dogs.” It’s raining cats and dogs.” ““We heard it through the grapevine.”We heard it through the grapevine.”

Now, if you were a non-native English speaker, how odd would Now, if you were a non-native English speaker, how odd would these phrases seem?these phrases seem?

CharactersCharacters

The actors in a story’s plotThe actors in a story’s plot.. They can be animals, people, or whatever They can be animals, people, or whatever

the writer chooses.the writer chooses. ProtagonistProtagonist

The main character.The main character.

AntagonistAntagonist Character in conflict with the main characterCharacter in conflict with the main character There may be more than one or there may not be There may be more than one or there may not be

one at all.one at all.

CharactersCharacters

Round CharacterRound Character Shows a variety of traits that may be Shows a variety of traits that may be

contradictory.contradictory.

OROR

Flat CharacterFlat Character Reveals only one character trait.Reveals only one character trait.

StereotypeStereotype A flat character of a familiar and often-repeated type.A flat character of a familiar and often-repeated type.

CharactersCharacters

Dynamic CharacterDynamic Character Develops and changes in the course of a Develops and changes in the course of a

literary work.literary work.

OROR

Static CharacterStatic Character Remains the same from the beginning to the Remains the same from the beginning to the

end.end.

ThemeTheme

The central idea or message of a story.The central idea or message of a story. It is often a comment or perception about life or It is often a comment or perception about life or

human nature.human nature.

Two types of theme:Two types of theme:1.1. StatedStated

Is directly presented or discussed in the story.Is directly presented or discussed in the story.

2.2. ImpliedImplied Must be inferred by considering all the elements of a story Must be inferred by considering all the elements of a story

and asking what message about life is conveyed.and asking what message about life is conveyed.

Point of ViewPoint of View

The relationship of the The relationship of the narratornarrator, or , or storyteller, to the story.storyteller, to the story.

Three points of view:Three points of view:1.1. First Person Point of ViewFirst Person Point of View

2.2. Third Person Limited Point of ViewThird Person Limited Point of View

3.3. Third Person Omniscient Point of ViewThird Person Omniscient Point of View

First Person Point of ViewFirst Person Point of View

The narrator of the story is a character in The narrator of the story is a character in the story.the story.

The narrator uses the pronoun “I” when The narrator uses the pronoun “I” when referring to the main character.referring to the main character.

Third Person Limited Point of ViewThird Person Limited Point of View

The narrator is an observer only.The narrator is an observer only. The narrator reveals the thoughts of only The narrator reveals the thoughts of only

one character.one character. The narrator uses the pronoun “he” or The narrator uses the pronoun “he” or

“she” when referring to the main character.“she” when referring to the main character.

Third Person Omniscient Point of Third Person Omniscient Point of ViewView

The narrator is an observer only.The narrator is an observer only. God-like narrator—the narrator knows all God-like narrator—the narrator knows all

and sees all and is able to reveal the and sees all and is able to reveal the thoughts of all the characters.thoughts of all the characters.

13. sensory detail 13. sensory detail

Images that appeal to our senses of sight, taste, Images that appeal to our senses of sight, taste, smell, hearing, and touch.smell, hearing, and touch.

““The Scarlet Ibis” by James HurstThe Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst

Example:Example: The crackle of the fire.The crackle of the fire. The smell of burning cedar.The smell of burning cedar. The sight of the trees swaying in the breeze.The sight of the trees swaying in the breeze.

14. symbolism 14. symbolism

the use of symbolsthe use of symbols Symbols can be a person, place, thing, or event that stands for Symbols can be a person, place, thing, or event that stands for

itself and for something beyond itself as well.itself and for something beyond itself as well.

““The Scarlet Ibis” by James HurstThe Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst

ExampleExample Crown = kingCrown = king Pocket protector = nerdPocket protector = nerd Rolls Royce = wealth and sophisticationRolls Royce = wealth and sophistication

CharacterizationCharacterization

The process of revealing the The process of revealing the personality of a character in a story.personality of a character in a story.

16. Methods of characterization16. Methods of characterization

Three methods of characterizationThree methods of characterization::1.1.What the writer says about the character.What the writer says about the character.

2.2.What the character says, does, or feels.What the character says, does, or feels.

3.3.What other characters say or think about the What other characters say or think about the character.character.

17. “The Sniper” by Liam 17. “The Sniper” by Liam O’Connell O’Connell

SettingSetting Dublin, Ireland during the Irish Civil War, around 1920. The Dublin, Ireland during the Irish Civil War, around 1920. The

sniper is on a rooftop at midnight in June.sniper is on a rooftop at midnight in June.

point of viewpoint of view Third person limited—an observer only, but only knows the Third person limited—an observer only, but only knows the

thoughts of one character, the sniper.thoughts of one character, the sniper.

plot summaryplot summary Republican sniper is on his very first mission. He is nervous and Republican sniper is on his very first mission. He is nervous and

inexperienced. He is under fire from across the street from inexperienced. He is under fire from across the street from another sniper. He shoots a woman and a man in an armored another sniper. He shoots a woman and a man in an armored car, then gets shot in his arm. He lures the other sniper out of car, then gets shot in his arm. He lures the other sniper out of his hiding place by playing dead and shoots him. He goes down his hiding place by playing dead and shoots him. He goes down to see who the other man was and finds out that he has killed his to see who the other man was and finds out that he has killed his own brother.own brother.

ThemeTheme War is full of terrible consequences.War is full of terrible consequences.

18. “The Scarlet Ibis” by James 18. “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst Hurst

SettingSetting The setting is the American South during the time of World War I.The setting is the American South during the time of World War I.

point of viewpoint of view The narrator is a first person narrator.The narrator is a first person narrator.

plot summaryplot summary The narrator wanted someone who he could box with, climb trees The narrator wanted someone who he could box with, climb trees

with, and run around with, but Doodle was physically handicapped. with, and run around with, but Doodle was physically handicapped. He tries to teach Doodle to walk and run, but the strain is too much He tries to teach Doodle to walk and run, but the strain is too much for Doodle’s weak heart. Doodle dies trying to keep up with his for Doodle’s weak heart. Doodle dies trying to keep up with his older brother.older brother.

ThemeTheme Life is fragile and should be appreciated for the short time it is lived.Life is fragile and should be appreciated for the short time it is lived.

symbolism of the bird’s early death?symbolism of the bird’s early death? The bird symbolizes Doodle and his early death.The bird symbolizes Doodle and his early death.

symbolism of the storm? symbolism of the storm? The storm symbolizes the storm of emotions inside the narrator as he The storm symbolizes the storm of emotions inside the narrator as he

pushes Doodle to be “normal” and the inevitable doom of Doodle.pushes Doodle to be “normal” and the inevitable doom of Doodle.

ImageryImagery

ImageryImagery contributes to a poem’s contributes to a poem’s forcefulness.forcefulness.

ImageryImagery helps readers see things freshly helps readers see things freshly like the poet sees them.like the poet sees them.

ImageryImagery is part of poet’s individual is part of poet’s individual personal style.personal style.

ImageryImagery that is fresh and powerful helps to that is fresh and powerful helps to create a strong emotional reaction.create a strong emotional reaction.

20. Exaggeration 20. Exaggeration

stretching the truth, usually for comedic stretching the truth, usually for comedic effect.effect.

““The Talk” by Gary SotoThe Talk” by Gary Soto

21. biography 21. biography

BiographyBiography—the story of someone’s life —the story of someone’s life written by someone elsewritten by someone else

22. autobiography 22. autobiography

AutobiographyAutobiography—the written story the —the written story the writer’s own lifewriter’s own life

““The Struggle to Be an All-American The Struggle to Be an All-American Girl” by Elizabeth WongGirl” by Elizabeth Wong

““When I Lay My Burden Down” by Maya When I Lay My Burden Down” by Maya AngelouAngelou

23. Subjectivity 23. Subjectivity objectivityobjectivity – judgment based on observable phenomena and – judgment based on observable phenomena and

uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices  we want a biography to be objectivewe want a biography to be objective

this requires researchthis requires research we do not want the author’s prejudices to distort the selectionwe do not want the author’s prejudices to distort the selection

subjectivitysubjectivity – judgment based on individual personal impressions – judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts  and feelings and opinions rather than external facts  we want the writer to get personal and emotionalwe want the writer to get personal and emotional the writer’s prejudice will be evidentthe writer’s prejudice will be evident

Is this selection more objective or subjective? Why?Is this selection more objective or subjective? Why? Obviously, this selection is more subjective since she is Obviously, this selection is more subjective since she is

telling about her feelings about the events in her life.telling about her feelings about the events in her life.

24. “The Struggle To Be An All-24. “The Struggle To Be An All-American Girl” by Elizabeth Wong American Girl” by Elizabeth Wong

selection summaryselection summary The speaker tells about being made by her mother to The speaker tells about being made by her mother to

attend Chinese school while growing up in America. She attend Chinese school while growing up in America. She and her brother would rather absorb American culture and and her brother would rather absorb American culture and leave behind their native culture. In the end, the speaker leave behind their native culture. In the end, the speaker reveals her regret at losing her native culture.reveals her regret at losing her native culture.

main ideamain idea Culture is lost if it is not embraced.Culture is lost if it is not embraced.

supporting detailssupporting details She hates going to Chinese school, dislikes the way her She hates going to Chinese school, dislikes the way her

mother and grandmother speak their native language, but mother and grandmother speak their native language, but in the end she expresses regret at not knowing about her in the end she expresses regret at not knowing about her own native culture.own native culture.

ConflictConflict Native cultures vs. novel culturesNative cultures vs. novel cultures

AudienceAudience AmericansAmericans

25. “When I Lay My Burden Down” by 25. “When I Lay My Burden Down” by Maya Angelou Maya Angelou

selection summaryselection summary Maya’s grandmother raises her in the segregated South where Maya’s grandmother raises her in the segregated South where

blacks are not treated equal to whites. She faces the blacks are not treated equal to whites. She faces the mistreatment of dirty white girls who insult her. Grandmother mistreatment of dirty white girls who insult her. Grandmother refuses to respond to their taunts.refuses to respond to their taunts.

main ideamain idea Maintain your dignity even in the sight of adversity.Maintain your dignity even in the sight of adversity.

supporting detailssupporting details Grandmother teaches her grandchildren to respect themselves Grandmother teaches her grandchildren to respect themselves

and others by keeping themselves clean and calling people by and others by keeping themselves clean and calling people by their respectful names.their respectful names.

Grandmother doesn’t stoop down to the level of the Grandmother doesn’t stoop down to the level of the ‘powhitetrash’ girls.‘powhitetrash’ girls.

ConflictConflict Black vs. whiteBlack vs. white Dignity vs. indecencyDignity vs. indecency

ImageryImagery Sounds of their voices compared to “cigar-box guitars”Sounds of their voices compared to “cigar-box guitars”

26. “The Talk” by Gary Soto26. “The Talk” by Gary Soto selection summaryselection summary

Two best friends look longingly at a pretty girl and ridicule Two best friends look longingly at a pretty girl and ridicule themselves because they are not attractive.themselves because they are not attractive.

main ideamain idea We are our own worst critic.We are our own worst critic. There is someone for everyone.There is someone for everyone.

supporting detailssupporting details Even though they think they are doomed to not find someone Even though they think they are doomed to not find someone

because they are not attractive, they still dream of what their because they are not attractive, they still dream of what their lives will be like when they are married to someone.lives will be like when they are married to someone.

ConflictConflict Superficial vs. genuineSuperficial vs. genuine

exaggerationsexaggerations Arms that reach past his knees.Arms that reach past his knees. Eyes that are the size of pencil dots.Eyes that are the size of pencil dots.

Rhyme SchemeRhyme Scheme DEFINITION—the pattern of the end DEFINITION—the pattern of the end

rhymesrhymes May be designated by assigning a different May be designated by assigning a different

letter of the alphabet to each new rhyme.letter of the alphabet to each new rhyme. EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:

Ro-ses are red.Ro-ses are red. AA

Vio-lets are blue.Vio-lets are blue. BB

You look like a mon-keyYou look like a mon-key CC

and you smell like one, too.and you smell like one, too. BB

38. slant rhymes 38. slant rhymes

Rhymes that do not rhyme exactly.Rhymes that do not rhyme exactly.

““good” and “food”good” and “food”

39. Onomatopoeia 39. Onomatopoeia

Words that the definition mimics the actual Words that the definition mimics the actual sound the word makes when spoken.sound the word makes when spoken.

ImageryImagery

DEFINITION—descriptive language that DEFINITION—descriptive language that appeals to the senses—sight, sound, appeals to the senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell.touch, taste, or smell.

Some images appeal to more than one Some images appeal to more than one sense.sense.

EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:The whistle of a boatThe whistle of a boatCalls and cries unendinglyCalls and cries unendingly

(this image appeals to what sense?)(this image appeals to what sense?)

41.simile 41.simile

SimileSimile—a figure of speech using a word —a figure of speech using a word such as such as likelike or or asas to directly compare to directly compare seemingly unlike thingsseemingly unlike things Example: He ran as fast as a cat.Example: He ran as fast as a cat.

43. metaphor43. metaphor

MetaphorMetaphor—a figure of speech that —a figure of speech that compares or equates seemingly unlike compares or equates seemingly unlike things, but does so indirectlythings, but does so indirectly Example: His speed was almost feline.Example: His speed was almost feline.

44. direct metaphor44. direct metaphor

A metaphor that compares two dissimilar A metaphor that compares two dissimilar things directly by saying that one thing is things directly by saying that one thing is another.another.

““He is a lion on the battlefield.”He is a lion on the battlefield.”

PersonificationPersonification

DEFINITION—attributing human DEFINITION—attributing human characteristics to an animal, object, or characteristics to an animal, object, or ideaidea

EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:

The trees danced in the moonlight…The trees danced in the moonlight…

RhythmRhythm DEFINITION—the pattern of sound created by DEFINITION—the pattern of sound created by

the arrangement of stressed and unstressed the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line.syllables in a line.

Can be regular or irregularCan be regular or irregular EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:

Ro-ses are red.Ro-ses are red. (4 beats)(4 beats)

Vio-lets are blue.Vio-lets are blue. (4 beats)(4 beats)

You look like a mon-keyYou look like a mon-key (6 beats) (6 beats)

and you smell like one, too.and you smell like one, too. (6 beats)(6 beats)

MeterMeter DEFINITION—a regular pattern of stressed DEFINITION—a regular pattern of stressed

and unstressed syllables, which sets the and unstressed syllables, which sets the overall rhythm of certain poemsoverall rhythm of certain poems

Stressed syllables are marked ( ’ ) and Stressed syllables are marked ( ’ ) and unstressed syllables are marked (~)unstressed syllables are marked (~)

EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:‘ ‘ ~ ~ ‘~ ~ ‘Ro-ses are red.Ro-ses are red.‘ ‘ ~ ~ ‘~ ~ ‘Vio-lets are blue.Vio-lets are blue.

~ ‘ ~ ~ ‘ ~ ~ ‘ ~ ~ ‘ ~ You look like a mon-keyYou look like a mon-key

~ ‘ ~ ~ ‘ ~ ~ ‘ ~ ~ ‘ ~ and you smell like one, too.and you smell like one, too.

AlliterationAlliteration DEFINITION—the repetition of DEFINITION—the repetition of

consonant sounds at the beginnings of consonant sounds at the beginnings of wordswords

EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:

PPeter eter PPiipper er ppicked a icked a ppeckeck

of of ppickled ickled ppeeppppers.ers.

How many How many ppecks of ecks of ppickled ickled ppeeppppersers

did did PPeter eter PPiipper er ppick?ick?

ClichéCliché

DEFINITION—an expression so often DEFINITION—an expression so often used that its freshness and clarity have used that its freshness and clarity have worn offworn off

A cliché is a word that has been “played A cliché is a word that has been “played out.”out.”

SceneScene DEFINITION—The location of the DEFINITION—The location of the

events of the poem.events of the poem. Poets use images to establish scene.Poets use images to establish scene.

A A scenescene can be an external physical setting can be an external physical setting A hillside, a city, a pond, a room, etc.A hillside, a city, a pond, a room, etc.

A A scenescene can be internalized can be internalized Inside the speaker’s mindInside the speaker’s mind

AllusionAllusion

DEFINITION—a figure of speech that DEFINITION—a figure of speech that makes brief reference to a historical or makes brief reference to a historical or literary figure, event, or objectliterary figure, event, or object

Example from music:Example from music: Led Zeppelin’s “Battle of Evermore” has Led Zeppelin’s “Battle of Evermore” has

references to references to Lord of the RingsLord of the Rings..

““A Narrow Fellow in the Grass,” by A Narrow Fellow in the Grass,” by Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson

This poem presents a speaker who fears This poem presents a speaker who fears snakes even though he loves nature and snakes even though he loves nature and its creatures.its creatures.

The speaker doesn’t have to be the poet!!!The speaker doesn’t have to be the poet!!!

““When I Heard the Learn’d When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer,” by Walt Whitman Astronomer,” by Walt Whitman

The speaker is in a lecture hall listening to The speaker is in a lecture hall listening to an astronomer describe how to plot and an astronomer describe how to plot and measure the distances of the stars in the measure the distances of the stars in the night sky. Bored, the speaker (both in his night sky. Bored, the speaker (both in his mind and physically) rises up and wanders mind and physically) rises up and wanders off into the mystical night sky to enjoy the off into the mystical night sky to enjoy the visual beauty of the stars rather than the visual beauty of the stars rather than the mathematical beauty.mathematical beauty.

Sandburg “Fog” Sandburg “Fog”

Speaker compares a gray cat to morning Speaker compares a gray cat to morning fog in the way that it moves and sneaks up fog in the way that it moves and sneaks up on the city. The speaker uses an on the city. The speaker uses an extended image to display this metaphor.extended image to display this metaphor.

““in Just-“ E. E. Cummingsin Just-“ E. E. Cummings

The seemingly innocent balloonman The seemingly innocent balloonman ushers in Springtime by warming the air ushers in Springtime by warming the air and leading the children out to play with and leading the children out to play with his whimsical whistling. The poet uses his whimsical whistling. The poet uses fresh words and images to usher in the fresh words and images to usher in the freshness of Spring.freshness of Spring.

THE NOVELTHE NOVEL To Kill a To Kill a MockingbirdMockingbird by Harper Lee by Harper Lee 52. ________________________ is the 52. ________________________ is the

narrator of this story. narrator of this story.

ScoutScout

53. Scout’s real name is 53. Scout’s real name is ________________________.________________________.

Jean Louise FinchJean Louise Finch

54. The story is set in 54. The story is set in ________________________.________________________.

Maycomb, Alabama during the years of Maycomb, Alabama during the years of 1933-1935.1933-1935.

55. ________________________ is 55. ________________________ is Atticus Finch’s cook.Atticus Finch’s cook.

CalpurniaCalpurnia

56. Scout thinks that the world is ending 56. Scout thinks that the world is ending because it ________________________. because it ________________________.

snowssnows

57. Mayella is beaten severely by 57. Mayella is beaten severely by someone who leads with their ______ someone who leads with their ______

Left handLeft hand

58. ________________________ heartily 58. ________________________ heartily disapproves of the way Atticus is raising disapproves of the way Atticus is raising his children. his children.

Aunt AlexandraAunt Alexandra

59. Atticus doesn’t think 59. Atticus doesn’t think ________________________ will carry ________________________ will carry out this threats.out this threats.

Bob EwellBob Ewell

60. To protect 60. To protect ________________________ from ________________________ from scandal, heck Tate claims Bob Ewell fell scandal, heck Tate claims Bob Ewell fell on on

his own knife.his own knife.

61. All through the trial, Jem knows that 61. All through the trial, Jem knows that Tom Robinson will be found Tom Robinson will be found ________________________.________________________.

innocentinnocent

62. The story takes place during62. The story takes place during

The Great DepressionThe Great Depression

63. Atticus accepts Tom Robinson’s case 63. Atticus accepts Tom Robinson’s case becausebecause

The judge appoints him, but also The judge appoints him, but also because Atticus feels a moral because Atticus feels a moral obligation to defend an innocent man.obligation to defend an innocent man.

64. The people of Maycomb County know 64. The people of Maycomb County know the Ewells are the Ewells are

Dishonest, disreputable, and lazy.Dishonest, disreputable, and lazy.

65. Scout learns to understand people by 65. Scout learns to understand people by following Atticus’s advice to following Atticus’s advice to

““walk around in their skin”walk around in their skin”

66. Tom Robinson is a fine example of a 66. Tom Robinson is a fine example of a man except for a man except for a

Crippled left handCrippled left hand

67. Tom Robinson runs when Bob Ewell 67. Tom Robinson runs when Bob Ewell sees him and Mayella becausesees him and Mayella because

He is afraid because he is a black man He is afraid because he is a black man in a situation that will only end up badly in a situation that will only end up badly for him.for him.

68. Atticus says the bravest person he 68. Atticus says the bravest person he ever knew wasever knew was

Mrs. DuboseMrs. Dubose

69. Scout learns new respect for her 69. Scout learns new respect for her father when she discovers he can father when she discovers he can

Shoot a rifleShoot a rifle

70. The lynch mob leaves Atticus and Tom 70. The lynch mob leaves Atticus and Tom Robinson alone because Robinson alone because

Scout speaks directly to Walter Scout speaks directly to Walter Cunningham, Sr. about being in trouble Cunningham, Sr. about being in trouble with the law. Her innocence causes him with the law. Her innocence causes him to rethink what they are doing.to rethink what they are doing.

71. Scout teaches Uncle Jack to 71. Scout teaches Uncle Jack to

Listen to both sides of a story when Listen to both sides of a story when she gets in a fight with her cousin, she gets in a fight with her cousin, Francis for calling Atticus terrible Francis for calling Atticus terrible names because of his decision to names because of his decision to defend Tom Robinson.defend Tom Robinson.

72. In defending Tom Robinson, Atticus 72. In defending Tom Robinson, Atticus had to face had to face

The disappointment of his sister, the The disappointment of his sister, the town, and his own friends.town, and his own friends.

73. From where did the children watch 73. From where did the children watch Tom’s trial? Tom’s trial?

From the balcony of the courthouse From the balcony of the courthouse reserved for blacks.reserved for blacks.

74. Tom could not have been Mayella’s 74. Tom could not have been Mayella’s attacker because he attacker because he

He cannot use his left hand and Mayella He cannot use his left hand and Mayella was beaten by someone who leads was beaten by someone who leads almost exclusively with his left hand.almost exclusively with his left hand.

75. Tom was found guilty because he75. Tom was found guilty because he

Was blackWas black

76. Atticus won a small victory in the case 76. Atticus won a small victory in the case of Tom Robinson becauseof Tom Robinson because

The jury of 12 white men deliberated for The jury of 12 white men deliberated for over 2 hours before deciding on the over 2 hours before deciding on the guilty verdict. This shows that they guilty verdict. This shows that they genuinely considered the possibility genuinely considered the possibility that a black man could be telling the that a black man could be telling the truth and a white man could be lying.truth and a white man could be lying.

77. After the trial, the black community 77. After the trial, the black community show respect and gratitude to Atticus by show respect and gratitude to Atticus by

Standing up as he walked under the Standing up as he walked under the balconybalcony

They also brought food to Atticus’s They also brought food to Atticus’s back steps as a sign of gratitudeback steps as a sign of gratitude

78. The injustice of the Robinson case 78. The injustice of the Robinson case was presented to the community by was presented to the community by

Mr. Underwood’s editorial in the Mr. Underwood’s editorial in the newspapernewspaper

79. On Halloween night, Scout’s life was 79. On Halloween night, Scout’s life was saved by saved by

Boo RadleyBoo Radley

80. Bob Ewell died when80. Bob Ewell died when

Boo Radley stabbed him with a kitchen Boo Radley stabbed him with a kitchen knife to save Scout and Jemknife to save Scout and Jem

NounsNouns

PronounsPronouns

AdjectivesAdjectives

VerbsVerbs