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"The Story of an Hour" and "The Curse of Cursive"
"The Story of an Hour" and "The Curse of Cursive"
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1
What can be inferred from the statement in paragraph 20?
Mrs. Mallard has come to terms with her new found freedom
Mrs. Mallard and her sister have a very close relationship
Mrs. Mallard is still unwell and suffering from a fever
Mythology plays a role in symbolism in this story
2
Which statement best identifies the author's purpose and advances the purpose in the passage?
To entertain with a whimsical tone and unusual subject
To inform that cursive is unimportant bc of personal/researc
To share a personal narrative by using personal ancedotes
to persuade that students no longer need cursive bc logic
3
RANDOM TRIVIA THEN WE WILL CHANGE STORIES: What is a hockey puck made out of?
Rubber
Plastic
Human Bone
Metal
4
What assumption can the reader make about Josephine and Richards?
They understood Mr. and Mrs. Mallard's relationship
They were eager to break the news to Mrs. Mallard
They were concerned about Mrs. M, but didnt understand life
They were not happy to break the news of B. Mallard's death
5
Which sentence best supports the author's claim that learning cursive writing is unnecessary?
"There was once a time and place...just as there was for.."
"Students no longer are compelled..."
"If we want to teach a beautiful style..we might teach in.."
"Most of the information students need is accessible.."
6
The similie "she carried herself unwittingly like a goddess of Victory" conveys what?
her dependence on her sister for strength
her doubt about how to live
her acceptance and satisfcation
her conflicting thoughts about her husband
7
Which of these sources would provide the most relevant and reliable information for an essay?
a book entitled the History of Writing
A blog entry entitled No More Cursive
an article entitled The Intro to Handwriting Identification
An article entitled Why Cursive Will Never Really Die
8
What is the effect of the author's use of irony in the last sentence of the story?
It brings the story to a tidy conclusion
Its infuses a bit of humor into a depressing story
It prompts the reader to wonder about what cause Mrs M death
Its explains the complex relationship of emotion & physical
9
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of "The Curse of Cursive"?
Printed text is easier to read than cursive text.
Schools should replace cursive with instruction with arts.
Learning cursive wastes valuable class instruction time.
Writing in cursive is no longer a necessary skill.
10
What is the purpose of the sentences from paragraph 5?
to symbolize freedom and new beginnings
to establish the setting for the story
to showcase Mrs. Mallards ability to create visual imagery
to advance the plot of the story
11
How does the description of Louise Mallard help develop the theme?
It explains that women need to show courage in times f grief
It offers insight about complicated relationships in marriag
It shows how friendships are necessary in dealing with grief
It emphasizes the importance of taking care of ones health
12
Which evidence best supports the author's claim that cursive writing isn't refining motor skill
Handwritten items are a thing of the past.
Fine motor skills are dispensable with use of computers.
Student could learn calligraphy instead
Many different activities can develop fine motor skills.
13
What is the meaning of the word
utilitarian
as it appears in this context?
practical
sophisticated
cooperative
accurate
14
Which statement best summarizes one of the author's stronger arguments against cursive writing?
Teaching cursive takes away from class time in academic sub
Students can be taught cursive in art class
Students must learn cursive writing to read history
Cursive may teach motor skills, but those aren't necessary
15
Based on paragraph 19, what does the author mean when she uses the word
fancy
?
decorative
imagination
intricate
romantic interest
16
What is the impact of the author's use of words
monstrous joy
?
Mrs. Mallard's internal conflict about becoming independent
Mrs. Mallard has very strong feelings for her husband
Mrs. Mallard's deep fear of living out her life alone.
Mrs. Mallard's appreciation of how J and R broke the news
17
Which statement best interprets the role of the figure of speech
the last bastion
in the text?
It is a euphemism that is a more gentle to say "hopeless"
It is a oxymoron that suggests the opposite
It is a simile that suggests signing documents is it
It is a metaphor that reinforces cursive is losing the fight
