The Open Boat

In section 5 of the text it states, "If I am going to be drowned-- if I am going to be drowned-- if I am going to be drowned, why, in the name of the seven mad gods who rule the sea, was I allowed to come this far..." (Crane, 14). This is a phrase that is repeated in the story. What does this reveal about the affect that nature is having on the men?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In section 6 of the text, it states, "It would be an abominable injustice to drown a man who had worked so hard..." (Crane, 14). What can you infer about nature and its relationship with man?

The craft pranced and reared and plunged like an animal

Which statement below correctly describes this sentence that appears in the text?

• The writer uses a metaphor to compare the sea to a prancing horse

• The writer uses hyperbole to exaggerate the how strong the waves were

• The writer symbolizes the terror that the men experienced in the rough waters

• The writer uses a simile to show how the boat was tossed around in the rough sea

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why does the writer use this statement in the story?

• The writer uses the statement to show that the boat is small.

• The writer uses this statement to show how the boat was being rocked about in the turbulent water.

• The writer uses this statement to show the boat was like a horse

• The writer uses this statement because there were no seats in the boat because it was so small

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the captain doing?

• He could do nothing because he was injured

• He was trying to help steer the boat

• He was giving directions on what to do

• He was helping to get water out of the boat

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the correspondent doing?

• He was doing nothing, he just thought that he should be somewhere else

• He was helping to get water out of the boat

• He was talking to the captain to help make him feel better

• He was helping to paddle the boat

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can you infer from the interactions of the men on the boat?

• Before, they had their own jobs until their ship wrecked

• They were united in their efforts to save themselves

• They were upset with each other for not trying hard enough

• The captain was trying to lead the team without much input from them

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which sentence from the story is an example of how the writer uses simile and imagery that creates a contrast to the desperate situation the men were in.

• The sea changed from emerald green, streaked with amber lights, and the foam was like tumbling snow

• The sun swung steadily up the sky

• There was a terrible grace in the move of the waves, and they came in silence.

• Then, after scornfully bumping a crest, she would slide and race and splash incline

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In 'The Open Boat', what literary device is used in the phrase 'the craft pranced and reared and plunged like an animal'?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Symbolism

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the repeated phrase 'If I am going to be drowned' reveal about the men's feelings towards nature in 'The Open Boat'?

• They feel hopeful

• They feel indifferent

• They feel frustrated

• They feel amused

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9