Long Walk to Forever

You have 5 minutes to complete this test. Match the appropriate definition to the vocabulary.

1. Before you begin reading this section use a dictionary to define the following vocabulary:

UCMJ 86 also known as AWOL or absence without leave is defined as any member of the armed forces who without proper authorization fails to be at appointed place of duty at the time ordered. Another form of it would be if a soldier goes from that place or absents him or herself from his or her oraganization, unit, or place of duty at which he or she is ordered to be at. Such disobedient actions shall be punished as directed by a court marshall.

(e) Unauthorized absence with the intent to avoid maneuvers or field exercises (special type of duty and specific intent).

   A pattern of repeated words or phrases can have a significant impact in conveying a particular impression about a character or situation, or the theme of a story. In the story "The Storm," by Kate Chopin, and "The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck, imagery is an integral element in the development of the characters and situation, as well as the development of theme.

At this point, Henry does not know anything of love. Throughout the whole First Book, Henry ignorantly disregards any possibility of love. ³I knew I did not love Catherine Barkley nor had any idea of loving her² (30). He willfully entered a relationship with Catherine, but did not have serious intentions with her, yet. To him it was just a ³game ... in which you said things² like ³I love you² (30). Henry casually speaks of this so-called love to Catherine, but her past experience with her fiancé have made her cautious when dealing with love. She knows the reality of love and the extent of Henry¹s feelings, ³You don¹t have to pretend you love me² (31).

Suffering is an important theme in A Long Walk to Water because not only does Salva suffer, but other’s as well.The first example of suffering is when Mariel, Salva’s friend,has been eaten by a lion. What happens is that Salva’s Uncle had been reunited with Salva, but then at night Uncle had told Salva to sleep so he did it, but when he was sleeping,Mariel had gotten eaten by a lion.So Mariel suffers the death while Salva is suffering with sadness that his friend died. The second example of suffering is when Salva is walking to the Ethiopian, and his toenail break’s off while walking the hot desert with less food and less water. “ Salva and his group of boys had walked for a year and half” It shows

vocabulary words we will discuss the definition of each of the words to make sure

E. Choose five of the following terms and give a brief definition of each. (2 points each, 10 total)

Vocabulary—For each of the terms, give the definition and the significance relative to world history of each.

In The Handmaid's tale, Margaret Atwood uses repetition in her writing to emphasize meaning. For example, on page 72, it says, "Her fault, her fault, her fault, we chant in unison." This event occurs when the handmaids are in “testifying” and Janine is telling the story of how she was Gang raped at the age of 14 and had an abortion. Aunt Helena is humiliating her by making the other handmaids chant things like, “She did,” or, “crybaby,” as well as other things on this page. Repetition is one of the literary devices that Margaret atwood uses in her writing.

8. Name some sentences/quotes within the text the could be considered important to meaning/moral of the story.

Her marriage was tuff, although she loved him, Henry was more in love with his mistress, Diane de Poitiers, which he spent most of his time with. Diane gained a lot of influence in the governing of France. This bothered Catherine, but she kept her personal feelings to herself.

This implies that Henry is charming, as he was able to win over the princess of France and have her hand in marriage.

Instructions: On a separate piece of paper, write down the word or term that correctly completes each of the sentences.