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Questions and Answers
This selection is mainly about...
This selection is mainly about...
- The effects of perseverance
- How hard work leads to success
- How luck can give a person advantage (correct)
- The importance of education
What does the author do to make his point?
What does the author do to make his point?
He says it was told to him by an honest person.
In this excerpt, what does the banquet guest mean?
In this excerpt, what does the banquet guest mean?
The guest felt inspired.
What motivated the clergyman to help?
What motivated the clergyman to help?
This excerpt explains how I could just barely have stood; I thought my ______.
This excerpt explains how I could just barely have stood; I thought my ______.
Why did the clergyman feel guilty?
Why did the clergyman feel guilty?
What does this excerpt tell you?
What does this excerpt tell you?
Why was the clergyman the only one to know at the end of the selection?
Why was the clergyman the only one to know at the end of the selection?
In this excerpt, how is the narrator's tone described?
In this excerpt, how is the narrator's tone described?
Based on what you read, this selection uses which literary devices?
Based on what you read, this selection uses which literary devices?
Flashcards
How does the author build credibility for his point about luck?
How does the author build credibility for his point about luck?
The author emphasizes the importance of luck by stating it was shared with him by a trustworthy individual.
What feeling did the banquet guest experience?
What feeling did the banquet guest experience?
The guest at the banquet felt inspired and motivated to take action.
What motivated the clergyman to assist?
What motivated the clergyman to assist?
The clergyman was motivated by sympathy, hoping to help the struggling individual.
What happened to the narrator's hair?
What happened to the narrator's hair?
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Why did the clergyman experience guilt?
Why did the clergyman experience guilt?
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How did others perceive the clergyman's actions?
How did others perceive the clergyman's actions?
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Why is the clergyman the only one who knows the truth?
Why is the clergyman the only one who knows the truth?
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How is the narrator's perspective described?
How is the narrator's perspective described?
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What literary devices are used in the selection?
What literary devices are used in the selection?
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Study Notes
Main Theme
- Central theme explores the influence of luck on personal success.
- Illustrates the tension between skill and chance in achieving goals.
Author's Approach
- Author shares a personal anecdote to highlight the role of luck.
- Uses credibility by stating the story was conveyed by an honest individual.
Character Insights
- A banquet guest expresses inspiration due to a specific event or story.
- A clergyman is motivated by deep sympathy, driving his actions toward others.
Narrative Elements
- Descriptive excerpt suggests a moment of tension or anxiety for the narrator.
- The clergyman experiences guilt, prompting a desire to make amends or show kindness.
Misinterpretation
- Suggests that people often misread situations or characters, leading to misunderstandings.
Climax and Resolution
- The clergyman's unique awareness of events sets him apart from others, indicating a deeper understanding.
- Conclusion implies that only he comprehends the underlying truths of the narrative.
Tone and Style
- Narrator adopts a frustrated tone, reflecting dissatisfaction with circumstances.
- Overall, the narrative employs sarcasm and ridicule, enhancing the critique of societal perceptions of luck versus skill.
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