How to Become a Wild Dog

What is the definition of a narrator?

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

Select the correct definition of theme as it is used in works of literature.​ (a)  

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What is the definition of tone (in works of literature)?

What is the definition of infer?

Based on the details in paragraph 6, the narrator's father is -

• A. insistent that the son has to obey the law

• B. stern and unsympathetic to the narrator's feelings

• C. Concerned about the health of the dog

• D. an acquaintance of the dogcatcher

• E. proud of his son for finding a new pet

Which quotation from the story is an example of foreshadowing?

• A. Perhaps it was a glimpse of the mess I would make of my life.

• B. It wasn't long before I began to sneak into my yard to pet the dog, which he allowed without complaint.

• C. For a week, I kept asking dad if the dog would come back.

• D. The older I get, the more Rover's searching made sense.

3. What major theme is explored in the story?

• A. Children desire what their parents value.

• B. Having faith helps weather tough times.

• C. Appearances can be deceiving.

• D. Family bonds are priceless.

The present day setting supports the theme of the story by -

• A. suggesting that the narrator does not remember events clearly

• B. contrasting an example of childhood mischief against adult regret.

• C. connecting the narrator's current situation To events in his past.

• D. emphasizing the importance of modern technology in saving animals.

Which of these statements best summarizes the story?

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