Exploring The Yellow Wallpaper

What is the primary theme of "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

• The importance of family

• The struggle for self-expression

• The beauty of nature

• The power of friendship

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which internal conflict does the protagonist face in "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

• Her desire to write versus her husband's restrictions

• Her need to travel versus her fear of flying

• Her wish to socialize versus her introverted nature

• Her love for her husband versus her love for another man

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Identify the external conflict present in "The Yellow Wallpaper."

• The protagonist's struggle with the wallpaper

• The protagonist's argument with her sister-in-law

• The protagonist's battle with the weather

• The protagonist's conflict with societal norms

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Who is the protagonist in "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

• John

• Jennie

• The narrator

• Mary

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who can be considered the antagonist in "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

• The narrator

• The wallpaper

• John

• Jennie

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How is indirect characterization used to reveal the narrator's mental state?

• Through her direct statements about her feelings

• Through her interactions with the wallpaper

• Through John's descriptions of her

• Through her physical appearance

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization in "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

• The narrator's description of the wallpaper

• John's comments about the narrator's health

• The narrator's thoughts about her writing

• Jennie's actions in the house

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What tone does the author use in "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

• Humorous

• Optimistic

• Anxious

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What mood is created by the setting in "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Peaceful

• Tense

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

From which point of view is "The Yellow Wallpaper" told?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4