"Checkouts" Practice Flashcard

Front

Why does the girl like to grocery shop?

Back

She likes to think, relax and wander.

Front

What was ironic about the girl and the bag boy meeting up a second time at the grocery store?

Back

Neither of them hinted they had been obsessing over each other.

Front

What does solitary mean?

Back

Being alone or isolated.

Front

What does deftly mean?

Back

Skillfully and quickly.

Front

How did she fall in love?

Back

A bag boy dropped her mayonnaise.

Front

What is the main theme of the story 'Checkouts'?

Back

The exploration of young love and the irony of everyday encounters.

Front

What does it mean to obsess over someone?

Back

To think about someone constantly or excessively.

Front

What role does irony play in literature?

Back

Irony adds depth and complexity to a story by highlighting contrasts between expectations and reality.

Front

How can setting influence a story?

Back

The setting provides context, mood, and can affect character behavior and plot development.

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reasons behind a character's actions and decisions.