A Beautiful Storm

​ ​ (a)   , Eric's ​ ​ (b)   was his greatest strength but also his weakness.

• Paradoxically
• passion
• Platonically
• talent

Although Sydney claims her relationship with Eric was ​ ​​ (a)   , Zora accuses Eric of being in a relationship with them both and tells him he has to choose.

• platonic
• dumbfounded
• tormented
• unassuming

When Eric confesses to Sydney about what happened when he hurt Zora, Sydney was ​ (a)   and did not know what to say at first.

• reticent
• platonic
• tormented
• unassuming

Although Eric had a magical beauty, was creative, humble, and ​ ​ (a)   ; his downfall according to Sydney was that he never fully understood the ​ (b)   of his actions when he shook and pushed Zora.

• unassuming
• magnitude
• reticent
• tormented

Explain how the he author characterizes Eric in the following quote:

"Eric would try his best to remember if he knew the deceptive temptress from somewhere or to help the damsel in distress find her way to a place that she already knew how to get to"

Explain the purpose of the following literary device:

"His voice was jagged like a broken soda bottle."

• Metaphor compares Eric's anger to a broken bottle.

• Simile compares the tension in Eric's voice to a broken bottle.

• Hyperbole exaggerates Eric's reaction when he pushed Zora.

• Allusion refers to DJ Scheme's song "Soda"

What is the significance of the title of the story: "A Beautiful Story"

How did Zora react after the fight with Eric? Do you believe she did the right thing? Explain your answer.

What does Eric share about his father after the fight with Zora? What does Eric's reaction reveal about him?

Why did Sydney end her friendship with Eric? Would you have done the same thing? Explain your response.