Word Choice and Theme in "Fences" and "The Legend"

Question 1

What is the overall effect of using turistas here?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It illustrates that the speaker does not think the tourists belong.

Question 2

Sibling rivalry makes the characters come to life.The descriptive scenery shows the setting. ✔ The differences highlight the natives’ emotions.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ The differences highlight the natives’ emotions.

Question 3

Which phrases from the poem are examples of imagery? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“he smooths / away all footprints”; “the women rub oil / sweeter than honey”; “children jump waves / or sip drinks”

Question 4

the brother and the sister✔ the tourists and the nativesthe ocean and the hotel

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ the tourists and the natives

Question 5

What effects do these two literary devices have on the overall experience for readers? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They contrast the tourists and the natives.; They describe the actions of the visitors.; They create a visual experience for readers.

Word Choice and Theme in "Fences" and "The Legend" Answers