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 Characterization - 200

What is the definition of “characterization”?

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 Characterization - 400

How does characterization help enhance the story?

Alternatively: How can an author use characterization to further make

their reader understand their message?

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 Characterization - 600

In “Fancy Dancer”, how does Rory’s characterization help the reader

understand the theme of the story? Give examples (paraphrased).

1 min
 Characterization - 800

Find one specific example of characterization from “Fancy Dancer” and

explain how that helps you understand the theme of the story.

State the theme and read the quote.

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 Metaphor - 200

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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 Metaphor - 400

“Everyone who knew her said that Joanna was a mouse of a girl.”

Identify the metaphor and explain the meaning of this sentence.

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 Metaphor - 600

“The song is the bridge between your mind and body.”

How does this metaphor help you understand the theme of “Fancy
Dancer”?

1 min
 Metaphor - 800

Create a metaphor that describes a person who is very good at what

they do.

1 min
 Flashback/Foreshadowing - 200

What is the difference between flashback and foreshadowing?

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Flashback/Foreshadowing - 400

What is one way to recognize a flashback?

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 Flashback/Foreshadowing - 600

Are flashbacks used in “Fancy Dancer”? Why or why not?

If yes, give an example of a flashback (paraphrased from the text).

1 min
 Flashback/Foreshadowing - 800

“My father’s voice rang through my mind. Hope you got some brains in
that head of yours, ‘cause you sure ain’t got any hopes of being on any
sports team.”

How does this help enhance your understanding of the theme?

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Imagery - 200

What is imagery?

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 Imagery - 400

What is the term for “words relating to the 5 senses” that is usually
present in imagery?

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 Imagery - 600

“As I got close, I noticed music playing. The music was new to me, and
the drumbeat was powerful. I peeked around the corner, and there was
my mom, dancing by candlelight. She stood tall, her head high,
shoulders back as her feet softly moved to the beat of the drum.”

Where is the imagery in this segment?

1 min
 Imagery - 800

“As I got close, I noticed music playing. The music was new to me, and
the drumbeat was powerful. I peeked around the corner, and there was
my mom, dancing by candlelight. She stood tall, her head high,
shoulders back as her feet softly moved to the beat of the drum.”

How does the imagery in this section help you understand the theme of
“Fancy Dancer”?

1 min
Symbolism - 200

What is a symbol?

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 Symbolism - 400

How can you recognize a symbol, and what is its function in a story?

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 Symbolism - 600

What symbols are present in “Fancy Dancer”? Specify what these

objects symbolize.

1 min
 Symbolism - 800

Find the symbol on page 14 of your magazine. What object is it, and
how does the presence of this symbol enhance your understanding of
the story?

2 min
 Tiebreaker

“If you can’t come to the garage to dance, then the dancing is going to
come to you.”

What is the literary device in this sentence, and how does it help you
understand the theme of “Fancy Dancer”? Answer by naming both the
LD and the theme specifically.

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