Cards in this guide (20)
What is the meaning of the symbolism in Steinbeck's chrysanthemums
In the story “The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck, the
chrysanthemums symbolize Elisa’s confidence and her feminist
side.
What statement best describes Sid's character
The stranger is at times friendly and laughing yet also dark and brooding.
How does the stranger interaction with elisa at her garden differ from henrys interaction with her at her garden
The stranger seems more confident about invading her space while Henry respectfully stays outside the garden.
How do point of view and voice differ
ANSWER : point of view is the perspective used to narrate a story , while voice is the specific language an author wants the reader to learn.
How does Elisa show that she has begun to trust the stranger during the conversation at the fence in The Chrysanthemums by Steinbeck
She shows that she has begun to trust when she opens up
conversationally about her flowers, and also physically, when she
takes off her hat, draws out her hair, and invites him beyond the
fence.
How does the strangers interaction Elisa Garden differ from Henry's interaction with her at her garden
the stranger seems more confident about invading her space,
while henry respectfully stay outside the garden
Which detail from the beginning of The Chrysanthemums foreshadows Elisa's feelings of being trapped
That she feels trapped by her surroundings
How can the reader tell that Elisa has decided to trust the stranger
She invites him into her garden
In the short story The Crysanthemums by John Steinbeck how does the reader learn information about Henry's character
Through his interactions with Elisa
Which excerpt from the chrysanthemums foreshadows elisas feelings of being trapped
The setting feels isolated and closed in.
What dose Elisa's invitation to the stranger to enter her garden signify about her emotional state
She has decided to trust him
Why is this statement considered a theme and not a plot summary
It relates a universal idea about life.
How does john steinbecks the chrysanthemums begin
With a description of the setting
In The Chrysanthemums how are Elisa and the chrysanthemums similar
they are both strong , beautiful and rooted to the land
What method of characterization does Steinbeck use to describe Elisa
How does elisas feelings and actions toward the stranger change over the course of her conversation with him
She resists him at first but then warms up and begins to feel a connection with him.
In a story what would cause a character to be considered complex
The character experiences many different emotions and has multiple motivations.
What does elisa invitation to the stranger to enter her garden tell the reader about her feelings towards him
she has decided to trust him
In the short story The Crysanthemums by John Steinbeck which method of characterization does Steinbeck use to provide the reader with clues about Henry's character
Interactions with other characters.
Which sentence is an example of characterization through action
His breathing was shallow, his eyes wide, and his heart beat loud enough to be heard across the room.