p.3 par. 1
"My apron heavy with coins, I pushed open the front door of our tenement and raced down the stops...But in our apartment only the foul stink of weeds waited for me."
The passage you chose is a great example of a descriptive/imagery
type of passage.
The passage deals with Hannah's senses and paints a picture of her
thoughts and actions, therefore it is descriptive/imagery.
What are your first impressions of the main character? Why do
you think these things?
-She is hopeful that maybe she will smell those
good smells in her apartment. She is some kind of salesperson because
her apron has lots of coins in it. She is hungry because she stops
to suck in the smells of those apartments.
Why does the author include this passage in the story?
-She sets up the setting of the book, as well as
makes us identify with the main character.
p. 12 par. 3
"They were the same...Charles River."
The passage you chose is a great example of a simile type of
passage.
This passage is a simile type of passage because it compares Harry's
eyes to the color of the Charles River.
Why would Hannah compare Harry's eyes to the Charles River?
-Perhaps they are calming like a river. She
says that they are dark blue, so that must be the same color as the Charles
River.
What does this passage add to the story?
-This passage shows how much Hannah likes Harry.
She notices his eyes and even thinks about how wonderful they are!
It just gives you a better look into her thoughts.
p. 13 par. 11
"In one motion,...toward school."
The passage you chose is a great example of a simile type of
passage.
This passage is a simile type of passage because it compares the children
to a flock of birds.
Can you picture the students in your mind? Describe why you think
they would be seen as a flock of birds?
-They were all together in a big group walking together
around to the school.
Why did the author include this passage in the story?
-This passage helps readers make connections to
things they understand. I can see a group of students all walking
in a big group.
"On our way back home, we bought an orange from the street peddler, and Eve carried it to our front stoop....It only wanted to eat something that smelled so good."
The passage you chose is a great example of a informative type
of passage.
This passage is a informative type of passage because it gives an insight
into part of the Jewish religion and their culture.
What do you think is the importance of this passage?
-It reinforces the fact that Hannah's family is
Jewish and must abide by certain rules.
What does this passage add to the story?
-It shows certain values that Hannah and her family
hold important.