2021 Short Story The Game lit question practice

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Do you have any questions before we start discussing 'the Game'?

(1) In which perspective is this short story told? How can you tell? (3 pt)

(2) In which way does the story start? Motivate your answer. (2 pt)

(3) Mention two character traits for both the man and the woman. Explain the importance of these traits for the development of the story. (4 pt)

(4) Several literary devices are used in this story. Give examples of each of the following literary devices as found in the story. (4 pt)

(5) Which two types of irony are present in the story? Give examples to support your answer. (6 pt)

(6) There are two character definitions which apply to the wife (Marge). Mention both character types and motivate your answer. (4 pt)

(7) The title of the story can be interpreted in multiple ways. Mention two ways and motivate your answer. (2 pt)

(8) Stanley’s comments not only affect the game. What is that other effect and how does it affect the story? (2 pt)

(9) How many plot lines are present? Mention them and state the appropriate term for this type of plot. (1 pt)

(10) How does the literary device ‘hyperbole’ apply to this story? Indicate where it can be found, how it is used, and what kind of effect it has. (4 pt)