“How to name a dog” James Thurber
Into what categories does Thurber place the names he has heard for dogs?
(Plain, fancy) Cynical, coy, (Wits), cryptic
Imperious
(adj) domineering; arrogant
How many dogs has Thurber had?
40
sobriquet
A nickname
Pseudonym
A pen name used by a writer
Honorific
A title/name used to show respect
Invariably
Always
alias
An assumed name
Disparaging
Belittling
What is an informal essay
Casual, like he is having a conversation with the reader
What is the name of Thurber "old and imperious poodle"
Christabel
What are the categories of dog names and what do they mean?
Cynical-they don't like dogs Coy-they give them silly names Cryptic-they want to be asked
Degenerate
Deteriorate; breakdown
Dismay
Disbelief
True / False: James Thurber says he has owned a total of 40 full-grown dogs
False
True / False: Thurber says he has many good friends who have given their dogs cynical or coy names
False
True / False: Thurber says that dog names are 3rd on his list of tho gs that amaze and fascinate him
False (176th)
Surname
Family name or last name
How does Thurber feel about most of the dog names he mentions?
He doesn't like them
How does Thurber show that he credits his dogs with intelligence and personality?
His poodle Christabel is the leader of his household
What other title for this essay does Thurber suggest
How not to name a dog
What essay style is this?
Informal
Who is the author of How To Name A Dog
James Thurber
Is Thurber tolerant of peoples quirks?
No, unless he can make fun of them
Does Thurber claim to be an expert on dog names? What does he reveal about his expertise and experience in naming dogs?
No; most of his dogs have been young and haven't been named
What reason is Thurber give for writing this essay?
People send him letters, asking for dog names
Why does Thurber believe selling a puppy is better than giving it away
People will be less likely to give it back because of their pride
Ingenuity
Resourcefulness
According to Thurber why did seeing-eye dogs need unusual names
So they aren't distracted by passerbys
What dog name is there were finally suggest as a good one? How does the suggestion add to the essays humor?
Stong; Phil Stong named his dog after Thurber, so Thurber got back at Stong
What is special about spaniel owners
They are paranoid about using peoples names as dog names and getting sued (they're anxious)
True / False: According to Thurber, the naming of seeing-eye dogs requires concentration, hard work, and ingenuity
True
True / False: Thurber recommends Stong as a suitable name for a dog
True
When was the only time Thurber was serious
When he was talking about naming seeing eye dogs
