Today you guys will finish playing the Teams games tournament on introductory terminology. We will then move into the short story unit. The first story we will study is "The Rocking Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence.
You will take overhead notes on the author and story. You will then have to answer the following questions based ONLY on the first chapter of the story (these were handed in today - tomorrow if you are absent). The story is on page 18 of Viewpoints 12. You only have to read the first chapter though.
Questions for First paragraph of the story ("There was.....)
1. What mood and tone are established in this opening?
2. What do you learn about the mother?
3. What elements in this passase clearly foreshadow coming events?
4. What other literary devices are used?
5. What predictions can you make about the rest of the story?
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