OTHER QUESTIONS
17. Explain the title. What is its relationship to the story?
18. What is the predominant element in the story: plot, characters, setting, theme?
19. What mood does this story create?
20. Does this story contain any of the following elements?
(1) symbolism
(2) incongruity
(3) suspense
(4) surprise ending
(5) irony
(6) satire
21. Can you find any examples of figurative language, such as simile, metaphor or personification?
22. Is this story realistic or true to life? Explain your answers by giving examples.
23. Does the story contain a single effect or impression for the reader? If so, what?
24. What is the general theme of the story? What is the underlying theme? Can you name any other stories with a similar theme?
25. Does the story have a moral? If not, what do you think the purpose of the author was?