Senor Noboa Exit Ticket

How has the English language benefited from the inclusion of words and phrases derived from mythology?

• There are more mythological themes to explore in literature.

• There are more descriptive and novel ways to express ideas.

• There are more ways to explain the differences among Greek and Roman gods.

• none of the above

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But he knows that his only real power is the first. The second has come about only as the result of stringing together a fortuitous series of accidents linked to the natural risks of the job like little chains of thread crocheted by a dressmaker’s hands.

The origin of fortuitous is Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune. Which word from the passage best provides a context clue to the meaning of fortuitous?

• job

• together

• thread

• accidents

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A French artist named Dora Maar was featured in several of Pablo Picasso’s paintings and is considered to be his muse.

Using context clues, which meaning of the word muse is the likeliest in this context?

• a person who appreciates art

• a person who inspires works of art

• a person who poses for artists

• a person who studies the art or painting

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Which sentence describes a characteristic of a theme?

• It is an expression using a single word.

• It is an insight into life or human nature.

• It is an effect of the central conflict.

• none of the above

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On the one hand, to be the omnipotent buyer/owner of all that effort of sweat-soaked labor that topples the banana stalks with lightning blows from sharpened machetes; and, on the other hand, to possess this supernatural power of causing death with the same ease as one snuffs out a candle. But he knows that his only real power is the first.

How does this passage help develop the characterization of Señor Noboa?

• It shows his realism overpowers his superstitious ideas.

• It shows he is sympathetic rather than simply unkind.

• It shows his illogical nature overpowers his reasonable one.

• It shows he is a rule-follower rather than an enforcer.

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And he laughs inwardly, convinced that his legendary power is a potent ingredient for thoroughly crushing those who question his authority by alleging salary or health claims.  

How does this characterization of Señor Noboa help develop the theme?

• His casual laughter helps develop the theme: There is joy to be found even in difficult moments of life.

• His lack of empathy helps develop the theme: Workers must rely on authority figures to fight their battles.

• His acknowledged cruelty helps develop the theme: The wealthy and powerful often oppress the working class.

• His admiration for his own power helps develop the theme: Those in power must appear confident at all times.

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How does dramatic irony differ from situational irony?

• In dramatic irony, the reader isn’t aware of the ironic situation.

• In dramatic irony, the events contradict the reader’s expectations.

• In dramatic irony, what happens is opposite of what was said.

• In dramatic irony, the reader is aware of a truth that characters do not know.

And he laughs inwardly, convinced his legendary power is a potent ingredient for thoroughly crushing those who question his authority. . . . Señor Noboa lets loose a tirade . . . Puts them in their place . . . Threatens. Warns. . . Without looking at him, a group of peons pulls on a rope. A woven grass mat . . . falls, exposing a large mirror . . . And Señor Noboa sees Señor Noboa as he falls from his horse. . . . As he dies with all his might. . . .

What type of irony is found in this passage?

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

• all of the above

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Which sentence from “Señor Noboa” helps develop irony in the story?

• “Señor Noboa is the owner of half a province.”

• “Of the many things that Señor Noboa possesses, the most valuable is the banana tree.”

• “Señor Noboa is quite familiar with the legend that time has woven around him, and he enjoys it fully.”

• “Without dismounting, Señor Noboa lets loose a tirade in a stentorian voice.”

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