21st LitQuarter 4 Reviewer: Reading Approaches

What is the main story told by the middle-aged woman?

About her breaking into a boy's home during high school

What was Yŏngsŏn's major in art school?

Sculpture

What was Chŏngsu's job?

Set designer for a movie producer

What was Yŏngsŏn's opinion about her husband's talents?

She thought his talents were going to waste Signup and view all the answers

What was the bus driver's rule in the story about Etgar Keret?

He would never open the door for people who were late Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the name 'Hazaran' in Martin's story?

It is the name of the story, the fairy tale, and the country of birds Signup and view all the answers

What is the occupation of the main character in 'The Red Fox Fur Coat'?

Bank clerk Signup and view all the answers

Why does the pet shop owner not have moles in 'Blood'?

It is not specified in the story Signup and view all the answers

What is the alleged cure for the son's illness in 'Blood'?

The blood of a mole Signup and view all the answers

Why does the pet shop owner give their blood to the old lady in 'Blood'?

They feel bad for the woman and want to help Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the old lady's son after receiving the supposed mole blood in 'Blood'?

He is cured and can walk again Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of the setting in structure texts?

A futuristic, otherworldly setting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary medium used to convey the narrative in graphic novels?

Comic form Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical proportion of illustrations to text in an illustrated novel?

50% illustrations, 50% text Signup and view all the answers

What historical event influenced the development of science fiction?

The Industrial Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the popular comic strip that was commonly read during free time in both American and European cultures?

Archie Comics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of skimming when reading a text?

To extract detailed information quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of scanning when reading a text?

To find specific information in a text Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of 21st-century literature?

It is often characterized as gender-sensitive and technologically alluding Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Japanese writer mentioned in the text?

Haruki Murakami Signup and view all the answers

What is the plot of the story 'Scheherazade' about?

A man who is unable to leave his house and is visited by a woman Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of extensive reading in language learning?

To learn unknown words and infer their meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the passage from Francisco Xavier Alarcon?

Finding hope and reassurance in times of loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the occasion of the visit in the short story by J.M. Coetzee?

A son's visit from the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of the protagonist in the short story by J.M. Coetzee?

Whether her children are planning to take care of her Signup and view all the answers