Today in class we read Annie Dillard's essay "The Chase" (follow this link: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/132320728102943450/lib/132320728102943450/Dillard%20-%20The%20Chase%20TEXT.doc and worked in groups to answer these questions:
1. What is Dillard's purpose (beyond "entertaining")?
2. What effect does Dillard create by beginning her essay with a reference to playing football with the neighborhood kids?
3. What is Dillard's point of view? Think beyond "third person limited" or "first person." Who is telling the story?
4. List examples of words that Dillard uses that you find to be particularly powerful or effective.
5. How is this example of personal narrative distinct from the ones we have read by Equiano, Smith, and Bradford?
HOMEWORK: Rest tonight and eat breakfast in the morning so you can do well on your GHSGT-W!