Question

Use the paragraphs to complete the activity.

Patrick lived in Emoryville, but every Saturday morning he rode two city buses to his uncle’s bookstore in Northview, where he worked. He didn’t mind the commute because he loved his job. He loved spending time with his uncle, but he also loved going to work because he had become friends with Andrew, one of his co-workers. The boys would talk about everything from baseball scores to movies to favorite pizza toppings.

So this Saturday, when Patrick got to work, he and Andrew got to talking as they always did.

“Hey, Pat,” Andrew said casually.

“Hey,” said Patrick. “Did you have a good week?”

“Yeah,” he said. “Great week. My basketball team made it into the semifinals. The game is tonight. We’re playing Emoryville, our nemesis.”

Before Patrick could say another word, Andrew continued. “I don’t like Emoryville. I don’t think I could ever be friends with someone from that town. Our schools are such rivals.”

Patrick was speechless.

“Where are you from, Pat? I can’t believe I’ve never asked you that before!”

Patrick fumbled over his words. “Not too far from here,” he said before he quickly changed the subject to the new shipment of graphic novels.

In 3–5 sentences, identify the two different points of view in the story, and describe the humor and suspense created by the differences in point of view.

(4 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The two different points of view in the story are Andrew's negative viewpoint towards Emoryville, due to the rivalry between their schools, and Patrick's positive viewpoint since he lives in Emoryville. The humor in the story is created by Andrew's strong dislike for Emoryville, not realizing that his friend Patrick is from there. The suspense is built as the reader waits to see how Patrick will react when Andrew discovers where he is from, leading to an awkward and comedic moment. The contrast in viewpoints adds tension and amusement to the story.

Answer 2

Patrick lived in Emoryville, but every Saturday morning he rode two city buses to his uncle’s bookstore in Northview where he worked. He didn’t mind the commute because he loved his job. He loved spending time with his uncle, but he also loved going to work because he had become friends with Andrew, one of his co-workers. The boys would talk about everything from baseball scores to movies to favorite pizza toppings.

So this Saturday, when Patrick got to work, he and Andrew got to talking as they always did.

“Hey, Pat,” Andrew said casually.

“Hey,” said Patrick. “Did you have a good week?”

“Yeah,” he said. “Great week. My basketball team made it into the semifinals. The game is tonight. We’re playing Emoryville, our nemesis.”

Before Patrick could say another word, Andrew continued. “I don’t like Emoryville. I don’t think I could ever be friends with someone from that town. Our schools are such rivals.”

Patrick was speechless.

“Where are you from, Pat? I can’t believe I’ve never asked you that before!”

Patrick fumbled over his words. “Not too far from here,” he said before he quickly changed the subject to the new shipment of graphic novels.

Write a paragraph explaining the structure of the story and how the structure contributes to the meaning of the story.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The structure of the story is centered around the interaction between Patrick and Andrew at the bookstore where they work together. The initial setup introduces the characters and their relationship, establishing their camaraderie through their conversations about various topics. The story then builds tension and suspense as Andrew unknowingly expresses his dislike for Emoryville, where Patrick is from, creating a humorous misunderstanding. The structure of the story effectively leads to a moment of revelation when Patrick avoids revealing where he is from, adding a layer of complexity to their friendship. This structure of gradual revelation and comedic misunderstanding contributes to the overall meaning of the story, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the nuances of individual perspectives.

Answer 4

Use the description of the modern fiction series The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan to complete the activity.

The Heroes of Olympus is a five-book series focusing on teenage demigods who live in modern times and are the children of the ancient Greek and Roman gods. The seven Greek and Roman demigods must work together to leave their home camps in the United States and travel to the ancient lands in Rome and Greece. There, they must battle many enemies, especially the primordial goddess Gia, who wants to destroy the gods and the world as we know it. Once they accomplish this giant task, they return home and improve the demigod world by uniting the Greek and Roman camps in the United States.

In 3–5 sentences, explain the elements from the description that illustrate the common patterns of a hero’s journey.

(4 points)

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The elements from The Heroes of Olympus series that illustrate the common patterns of a hero's journey include the call to adventure as the Greek and Roman demigods must leave their home camps and travel to ancient lands to battle enemies. This journey represents the heroes stepping out of their comfort zones to face challenges and obstacles in order to achieve their goal of saving the world. The battles they face against powerful enemies like Gia symbolize the tests and trials that heroes typically encounter on their journeys. Additionally, the return home after accomplishing their task and uniting the Greek and Roman camps reflects the hero's transformation and growth, as they bring back newfound knowledge and wisdom to improve their world. These elements align with the traditional stages of a hero's journey, making The Heroes of Olympus series a fitting example of this common narrative pattern.

Answer 6

Read the fable The Fox and the Stork by Aesop to complete the activity.

At one time the Fox and the Stork were on visiting terms and seemed very good friends. So the Fox invited the Stork to dinner, and for a joke put nothing before her but some soup in a very shallow dish. This the Fox could easily lap up, but the Stork could only wet the end of her long bill in it and left the meal as hungry as when she began. "I am sorry," said the Fox, "the soup is not to your liking."
"Pray do not apologize," said the Stork. "I hope you will return this visit and come and dine with me soon." So a day was appointed when the Fox should visit the Stork; but when they were seated at table all that was for their dinner was contained in a very long-necked jar with a narrow mouth, in which the Fox could not insert his snout, so all he could manage to do was to lick the outside of the jar.

Write a paragraph identifying and explaining the theme present in this passage and how it relates to any universal themes.

(4 points)

Answer 7

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The theme present in the fable "The Fox and the Stork" by Aesop is that of reciprocity and treating others as you would like to be treated. In this story, the Fox plays a trick on the Stork by serving her soup in a dish that he can easily lap up but she cannot access with her long bill. The Stork then cleverly turns the tables on the Fox by serving dinner in a jar that he cannot reach into, highlighting the idea of getting a taste of one's own medicine. This fable illustrates the universal theme of treating others with kindness and fairness, as well as the consequences of playing tricks or being deceitful. It serves as a moral lesson on the importance of empathy, consideration, and reciprocity in relationships and interactions with others.