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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone in the beginning of Mel's story about the old couple?

2. According to Mel, did Terri love her ex-boyfriend?

3. How many purposes does the alcohol serve in this story?

4. Which of the following events is the climax of Carver's story?

5. Which of the following is a form of entertainment for the characters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Climax in a story is significant to the overall plot. Describe the climax in Carver's story. Did you predict the outcome of the story based on the climax? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Syntax is the way an author puts words, sentences, and sections together to form ideas and meanings. It can be overt or subtle, isolated to a portion of the work or universal throughout. Describe the syntax Carver uses in this story. How do specific characteristics about the syntax contribute to the reader's experience of the work?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is used to incorporate any or all of the readers' senses, such as sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch. Describe at least 3 instances of imagery in Carver's story. What is the main function of each particular occurrence of imagery?

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