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“Choices” Short Story

Susan Kerslake – Choices

Questions (due Monday, Jan. 11):

On a separate piece of paper, use full sentences to answer the following:

  1. Identify and explain three instances of foreshadowing that lead up to the accident. Include quotations and page numbers.
  2. Find an example of each type of conflict in the story (person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment). Briefly describe each conflict.
  3. Describe Peggy’s relationship with Ken before the accident. How does her perception of the relationship change after the accident?
  4. Does Ken show Peggy that he feels any sense of responsibility to her after the accident? Do you think he has any obligation to her? Explain your answer.
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As you know, there is a provincial exam at the end of this course. This page will be updated with resources to help you with the upcoming units (short stories, poetry, etc.) as well as the cumulative exam.

For our short stories unit, we will be learning about many of the examinable literary terms. Be sure you are comfortable using these in your writing and answering multiple choice questions about them!

Ministry of Education Website

  • Detailed information about the exam, past exams, and lists of examinable topics.
  • List of terms and devices you are responsible for knowing.

Flashcards for Examinable Terms

  • Online flashcards. Scroll to the bottom for a list of terms and their definitions.
  • NOTE: Mood and Tone are incorrectly defined.
    • Mood = the atmosphere or emotion a reader feels when reading a story or poem
    • Tone = the author’s attitude toward the subject

English 12 Vocabulary Package

  • A very comprehensive guide to English 10 and English 12 concepts.
  • This package is available in class. I recommend you also print one for yourself for use at home. 
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