The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst 1) Describe the setting of the story in four or five sentences.

2) Who are the five main characters? Name them, and tell me something about each.

3) What do you think the "central idea" of the story is?

4) Why? Give three reasons that support Question #3.

5) IF "The Scarlet Ibis" teaches us a lesson, what is it? IF it does not, what is it missing?

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

•your english teacher has asked you to write a short three-page research paper. which topic is the most narrow? a. water pollution b. how lake pollution affects fish c. how water pollution affects seal d. pollution

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