The Moose and the Sparrow The Moose and the Sparrow by Hugh Garnerby Hugh Garner

A study guideA study guide

Definition of IronyDefinition of Irony

Irony – Contrast between what appears to be and what Irony – Contrast between what appears to be and what really is.really is.

1.1. Verbal irony – the intended meaning is the opposite of what one Verbal irony – the intended meaning is the opposite of what one sayssays

2.2. Dramatic irony – the audience/ reader knows more than the Dramatic irony – the audience/ reader knows more than the characters in the storycharacters in the story

3.3. Situational irony – the reversal of what we expect occursSituational irony – the reversal of what we expect occurs

Which type of irony is evident in this story? Page Which type of irony is evident in this story? Page reference and explanation.reference and explanation.

Definition of foreshadowingDefinition of foreshadowing

Foreshadowing: The use of hints, clues, or Foreshadowing: The use of hints, clues, or indications about the future action of a story.indications about the future action of a story.

Find two places where the author foreshadows Find two places where the author foreshadows Cecil’s actions at the end of the story. Provide Cecil’s actions at the end of the story. Provide page references.page references.

Point of ViewPoint of View

11stst person limited – person limited –Mr. Anderson is the narrator of the story, yet he Mr. Anderson is the narrator of the story, yet he

is not the main character. is not the main character.

How does this point of view shape the reader’s How does this point of view shape the reader’s understanding of the events in the story? understanding of the events in the story?

Would the reader respond differently if it was Would the reader respond differently if it was told through Cecil’s perspective?told through Cecil’s perspective?

CharacterizationCharacterization

Characterization:Characterization: the different methods the author uses to reveal the the different methods the author uses to reveal the

characters to the reader: characters to the reader: Actions/ behaviorsActions/ behaviors SpeechSpeech Inner thoughtsInner thoughts Response/ reactions from othersResponse/ reactions from others Physical DescriptionPhysical Description

Can you provide examples of each of these? Which Can you provide examples of each of these? Which method do you think is most effective in this piece?method do you think is most effective in this piece?

Definition of HyperboleDefinition of Hyperbole Hyperbole – exaggeration for effect.Hyperbole – exaggeration for effect.Ex: I was so hungry I could eat a horse.Ex: I was so hungry I could eat a horse.

Compare these two statements: Should the reader take both Compare these two statements: Should the reader take both comments literally or is it hyperbole>comments literally or is it hyperbole>

p. 231: Cecil says, “It’s no longer a case of practical jokes; he p. 231: Cecil says, “It’s no longer a case of practical jokes; he wants to kill me.”wants to kill me.”

p. 232: Mr. Anderson explains, “When we found out, big Chief p. 232: Mr. Anderson explains, “When we found out, big Chief went after moose with a cant hook, but the rest of us held him went after moose with a cant hook, but the rest of us held him back. He would have killed Moose.” back. He would have killed Moose.”

Compare and contrastCompare and contrast

Cecil and Moose have more in common than Cecil and Moose have more in common than either of them realize. either of them realize.

How would you prove this?How would you prove this?

Theme AnalysisTheme Analysis Theme definition: The main and underlying idea found Theme definition: The main and underlying idea found

within the work – it must be a universal idea.within the work – it must be a universal idea.

Theme statement: It does not refer to specific events or Theme statement: It does not refer to specific events or characters in the storycharacters in the story

a)a) Pain and misery can drive a person to commit unspeakable Pain and misery can drive a person to commit unspeakable crimes.crimes.

b)b) The inner strength of an individual is a more powerful and The inner strength of an individual is a more powerful and influential force than a person’s physical power. influential force than a person’s physical power.

Can you defend these theme statements with evidence from the Can you defend these theme statements with evidence from the text?text?