1. Response

a. In the first three paragraphs of the story, what concrete

information did you learn about Gabriella? At that point, what

inferences were you able to draw about the relationship

between her and Liam?

b. What was your first impression of Liam? What process did

you use to arrive at this impression? Do you think this is the

same process that people use in everyday life when they meet

someone new?

c. Explain how the title of the story is important to an

understanding of the final scene between Gabriella and Liam.

d. "Bluffing" focusses on a conflict between two characters.

What is the essential conflict? In your view, does the story

present the conflict neutrally? Explain.

2. Literature Studies Foreshadowing Reread the story and

identify specific lines that foreshadow some aspect of the

story's conclusion.

Find further examples

of foreshadowing in

this unit and compare

these stories.

Foreshadowing is a plot technique in which a writer plants

clues.or subtle indications about events that will happen later

in the narrative.

3. Language Conventions Verb Tenses What two main verb

tenses does the author, Gail Helgason, use to tell her story?

In a group, discuss why verb tense is an important part of the

story's structure. Compare Helgason's use of verb tense with

Coakley's in "Mirror Image." What are some of the advantages

and disadvantages of each approach?

4. Research and Inquiry Working in a group, use the Internet

and other resources to learn more about encounters

between grizzlies and humans. Begin by brainstorming at

least five questions you would like to answer. When you have

gathered the required information, present your findings to

the class. Are the findings of the various groups consistent,

or are there obvious differences? Explain how your own

group determined the reliability of the resources you

accessed./nResponse

a. What are the first lines in the story that suggest "The

Storyteller" is meant to be humorous?

b. When and where do you think "The Storyteller" takes

place? List some specific words and phrases that help the

reader draw conclusions about the setting.

c. The aunt's story

.

didactic its purpose is to teach a mora

lesson. How do the children react to her story? Why?

d. Reflect on your own reading and viewing habits. What

kinds of stories do you prefer? Why? What do you think of

works whose purpose is to illustrate that virtue and goodne

are rewarded?

. Oral Language Group Discussion Long ago, all stories wer-

spoken aloud to the audience. As a group, discuss where

stories are found today and how they are delivered. Which

methods of storytelling do you prefer? Explain.

. Literature Studies Principles of Storytelling Reread "The

Storyteller" carefully and create five guidelines for storyte

that the bachelor would accept. Are these guidelines eno-

or do you think more are required? Why?