Flashcard "The Pie" by Gary Soto

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What is the central conflict in 'The Pie' by Gary Soto?

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Man vs Himself

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What does the quote 'I looked and saw the glare of a pie tin on a hot day. I knew sin was what you took and didn’t give back.' mean?

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You can apologize for a mistake, and try to fix it, but you can't take back your actions.

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What word best describes the author's tone in 'The Pie'?

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Guilty

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Which line does NOT show that the narrator knew what he did was wrong?

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I was finished and felt like crying because it was about the best thing I had ever tasted.

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How does the narrator's perspective on the pie change throughout the story?

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Excited to guilty

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Define 'conflict' in literature.

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is 'tone' in a literary context?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Explain the term 'narrator'.

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The person or character who tells the story.

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What does 'guilt' mean in the context of 'The Pie'?

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A feeling of remorse or responsibility for a wrongdoing.

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What is the significance of the pie in the story?

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It symbolizes temptation and the consequences of one's actions.