Tuesday, September 27, 2016

A Celebration of Grandfathers Assignment (English II Honors)

Go to the following website to read the memoir by Rudolfo Anaya:
A Celebration of Grandfathers

Write the following questions and answers on your own paper:
1. Write down three facts about Rudolfo Anaya.

2. According to Anaya, who deserves respect?

3. What does he learn from the "ancianos"? Use specific examples from the text.

4. How does Anaya describe his grandfather. Use specific examples.

5. What is the literary term(device) he is using when describing his grandfather?

6. How does his grandfather describe death?  Use specific examples.

7. Why does his grandfather tell him to "have patience"?  Explain.

8. According to Anaya, who is "praised in this society"?

9. What does "real life take into account"?

10. How does Anaya keep his grandfather's memory alive?

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