Where is Here Analysis

What specific word choice does Oates use to convey the stranger's emotional state when he first sees the stained-glass fanlight?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Nostalgic

• Angered

Which of the following words contributes to a feeling of unease in the excerpt?

• Home

• Amazement

• Concern

• Stained

In the dialogue between the stranger and the father, which word best reflects the tension in their relationship?

• Kindness

• Love

• Annoyed

• Family

Which phrase paints a vivid picture of the stranger's experience in the boy's room?

• He was panting, red-faced, dazed.

• The same!—the same!—walls, ceiling, floor—

• He groped against the walls.

• The boy was stricken with shyness.

How do the diction choices of the stranger and the father differ in their dialogue?

• The stranger uses formal language, while the father uses casual language.

• The stranger uses emotional language, while the father uses factual language.

• The stranger uses short phrases, while the father uses long sentences.

• The stranger uses complex words, while the father uses simple words.

How does Oates use varied sentence lengths to convey the stranger’s emotional fluctuations?

• By using only short sentences.

• By using only long sentences.

• By mixing short and long sentences.

• By using simple and compound sentences.

What effect does punctuation, such as dashes and commas, have on the dialogue?

• It slows down the pacing.

• It creates confusion.

• It influences the pacing of the dialogue.

• It makes the dialogue more formal.

What is the effect of the repeated phrase “the same!—the same!—” in the stranger’s recollection?

• It shows his anger.

• It emphasizes his confusion.

• It contributes to the theme of memory and loss.

• It indicates his indifference.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence in the excerpt?

• “He nodded slowly and repeatedly.”

• “He was panting, red-faced, dazed.”

• “He groped against the walls, he opened the closet door.”

• “The father asked, annoyed, ‘On what terms should it be taken, then?’”

How does the syntax of the dialogue contribute to the tension between characters?

• By using only formal speech patterns.

• By including interruptions and overlapping speech.

• By maintaining a consistent speech pattern.

• By avoiding complex sentences.