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Characterization : Why does Shoba engage in the evening conversations if her intent was always to leave in the end ?

She was working up her courage to admit her plans to Shukumar.

Figurative language : What does the answer in question 13 symbolize ?

Shoba and Shukumar don't care about looking good for each other.

Figurative language : Which of the following is a symbol in the story ?

Shoba and Shukumar messy appearance.

Characterization : Which of the following statements best explains the differences between Shoba and Shukumar ?

Shoba channels all her grief into her work, but Shukumar is plagued by inaction.

Figurative language : Shoba's final decision to move out is an example of _______ irony.

Situational.

Story elements : Identify the statement that best explains the central conflict in the story.

The couple suffered a devastating loss, and their mariage cannot recover.

Story elements : Identify the statement that best explains how the setting contributes to the overall tone and impact of the story.

The darkness allows them to speak freely and admit to terrible actions.

Figurative language : How are the Bradford's foils for Shoba and Shukumar ?

They are an elderly couple who are happily married.

Connecting the Namesake and "A temporary matter" : How are Shukumar and Gogel similar ?

They are both so wrapped up in themselves they don't notice how their loved ones feel.

Making inferences and drawing conclusions : Lahiri writes, "The more Shoba stayed out, the more she began putting in extra hours at work and talking on additional projects, the more he wanted to stay in, not even leaving to get the mail, or to buy fruit or wine at the stores by the trolley stop" (2). What does this description tell us about the relationship at the beginning ?

They are finding ways to be apart from one another, which foreshadows the end.

Italics should be placed on titles of longer works (MLA containers) such as books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers, and databases.

True

Second person is not allowed in academic writing.

True

Quotation marks should be placed around titles of shorter works (articles, poems, short stories, essays).

True.

Which of the following statements is true regarding paraphrased material in academic writing ?

It is not in quotation marks, but it is cited with author and page number of source.

Which of the following is NOT a good HOOK (attention grabber) in a formal essay ?

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake identify demonstrates how the familiar struggles between new and old, assimilation and cultural preservation, striving toward the future and longing for the past, play out in one particular set of foreign born parents and their American born children.

THe signal phrase is an essential part of the set-up for both direct quotations and paraphrased citations. Which of the following is the best example of the following is the best example of a signal phrase for the source : "How Young is too young to go to school?" by Sara Carr of SLATE Magazine.

"There's no reason" contests Sara Carr of SLATE magazine, "that with a modest amount of additional resources, collaboration, and commitment, we couldn't create more programs for our toddlers akin to those that are slowly proliferating across France."

Theme : Which statement best shows what Lahiri says about a strong home ?

A place where people do not trust or respect one another isn't a home at all.

Connecting the Namesake and "A temporary Matter" : How are the choices Shoba and Moushumi make similar ?

Death makes them reconsider what they want in life and look for new beginnings.

Characterization: which of the following statements best shows Shukumar as a character ?

Depressed and unmotivated.

Characterization: Which of the following statements best shows Shoba as a character ?

Distant and emotionally unavailable.

Story elements : How do the nightly confessions increase the tension ?

Each spouse admits to things that are increasingly hurtful.

Which of the following is true about using evidence in academic writing ?

Evidence belongs after a claim and sentence lead; we need to create a purpose before we introduce evidence.

Theme : Which statement best shows what Lahiri says about alienation (a withdrawal or separation, a sense or not belonging) ?

Failure to address grief and communicate emotion alienates even those in love.

Each piece of evidence used in academic writing must be followed by an analysis or interpretation of the evidence written by the student. A good way for students to begin this analysis is by using phrases like "This quote shows..." or "This means that..."

False because it is boring and repetitive.

When documenting one author by name in a text. Which is correct ?

Frye has argued this point before (197)

Theme : Which statement best shows what Lahiri says about the impact of grief on relationships ?

Grief can destroy strong relationships.

Works cited format where the first line is at the left margin and the second and remaining lines are indented.

Hanging indent.

Making inferences and drawing conclusions : Lahiri explains, "All day Shukumar had looked forward to the lights going out. He thought about what Shoba had said the night before, about looking in his address book. It felt good to remember her as she was then, how bold yet nervous she'd been when they first met, how hopeful" (8). What does this passage reveal regarding Shukumar's feelings about their evening conversations ?

He feels like the conversations are rekindling their relationship and bringing them closer together.

Characterization : Why does Shukumar choose to tell Shoba about the child ?

He realizes he no longer loves her and is trying to hurt her.

Making inferences and drawing conclusions : Lahiri writes that Shoba was "looking, at thirty-three, like the type of woman she'd once claimed she'd never resemble" (1). Which statement best describes how this description contributes to our understanding of Shoba's actions ?

Her grief has transformed her into a different person.