Literary Elements #2: Chapter 2 &
3 To Kill a Mockingbird _________
1. Find the simile on p 16 that
refers to Scout’s teacher. (A simile is
a comparison that uses like or As.)
2.
On p. 16 can you find a word that is a metaphor for politicians
who had a lot of power?
3.
Look at that passage again. What
do you think “persons of no background” means?
4. On p. 16, why does the word
“immune” work well in the passage below?
What literary element is this?
“Miss
Caroline seemed unaware that the ragged, denim-shirted and floursack-skirted
first grade, most of whom had chopped cotton and fed hogs from the time they
were able to walk, were immune to imaginative literature…”
5.
Irony is when the opposite of what you would expect happens. Find an example of irony on p. 17 in
reference to the children’s understanding of the alphabet.
6.
On. P. 17, Miss Caroline disapproves of Scout’s ability to read and
write. What reason does she give
Scout? What do you think is the real
reason?
7. On p. 18, can you spot a
mistake Jem makes in reference to the teaching methods of Miss Caroline?
8.
Miss C. doesn’t understand why Walter Cunningham doesn’t have a lunch.
On p. 19, someone whispers, “Go on and tell her, Scout.” What can you learn about Scout’s personality
and abilities based upon that comment?
9.
Setting info: During the
depression (1930’s), a quarter was a lot of money. How much do you think a loaf of bread cost
then? Guess.
What is the term that explains why
things cost so much more now? Because of
…?
10. A colloquialism is a regional or cultural
saying that has its own, non-literal meaning.
Find a colloquialism on p. 21. “What does it mean?
11. In Ch. 3, we learn some things about
Calpurnia’s character through her actions.
She is both tough and tender-hearted.
What does she do that shows she
is tough and strict?
What does she do that shows her “soft” side?
