In the short story "The Chaser," look for the following:

1) Examples of diction(word choices) that help convey the setting.

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2) Come up with a two word description of the story's tone:

Give an example(quote) to support this.

3) Contrast the characterization of the young visitor and the old proprietor

of the shop. Give an example(quote) for each.

4) Look for one example of allusion and discuss its effect

5) Write out a theme statement that encapsulates the meaning of the story:

In literature as in life, ...

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