The Moose and the Sparrow by Hugh Garner

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The Moose and the Sparrow by Hugh Garner

• A study guide

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Definition of Irony

• Irony Contrast between what appears to be and
  what really is.
• Verbal irony the intended meaning is the
  opposite of what one says
• Dramatic irony the audience/ reader knows more
  than the characters in the story
• Situational irony the reversal of what we
  expect occurs
• Which type of irony is evident in this story?
  Page reference and explanation.

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Definition of foreshadowing

• Foreshadowing The use of hints, clues, or
  indications about the future action of a story.
• Find two places where the author foreshadows
  Cecils actions at the end of the story. Provide
  page references.

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Point of View

• 1st person limited
• Mr. Anderson is the narrator of the story, yet he
  is not the main character.
• How does this point of view shape the readers
  understanding of the events in the story?
• Would the reader respond differently if it was
  told through Cecils perspective?

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Characterization

• Characterization
• the different methods the author uses to reveal
  the characters to the reader
• Actions/ behaviors
• Speech
• Inner thoughts
• Response/ reactions from others
• Physical Description
• Can you provide examples of each of these? Which
  method do you think is most effective in this
  piece?

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Definition of Hyperbole

• Hyperbole exaggeration for effect.
• Ex I was so hungry I could eat a horse.
• Compare these two statements Should the reader
  take both comments literally or is it hyperbolegt
• p. 231 Cecil says, Its no longer a case of
  practical jokes he wants to kill me.
• p. 232 Mr. Anderson explains, When we found
  out, big Chief went after moose with a cant hook,
  but the rest of us held him back. He would have
  killed Moose.

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Compare and contrast

• Cecil and Moose have more in common than either
  of them realize.
• How would you prove this?

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Theme Analysis

• Theme definition The main and underlying idea
  found within the work it must be a universal
  idea.
• Theme statement It does not refer to specific
  events or characters in the story
• Pain and misery can drive a person to commit
  unspeakable crimes.
• The inner strength of an individual is a more
  powerful and influential force than a persons
  physical power.
• Can you defend these theme statements with
  evidence from the text?