Assignment: Reading Journal, "The Open Window" and "A Sound of Thunder" (15 points) Instructions: Respond in complete sentences to each of the questions below. Your answers should be as long as required to communicate your ideas in a clear and compelling way. Refer to the rubric for further guidance on grading criteria. 1. Both “The Open Window” by Munro and “A Sound of Thunder” by Bradbury use nonlinear plot development (flashbacks, subplots, and parallel stories). Compare and contrast the use of nonlinear plot development in these stories, explaining how the use this strategy helps both authors set a horrific mood in their stories. 2. Compare “The Open Window” and “A Sound of Thunder” in terms of genre and theme. Are these two stories representative of the same genre? Do they share similar themes? Explain your answer. 3. Compare “The Open Window” and “A Sound of Thunder” in terms of their use of one of the following literary techniques: point of view or irony. 4. Find a sentence in one of the stories that features the use of a word or phrase that helps shape your understanding of the tone and sense of time in the story. Then, explain how the use of this word expands upon your understanding of the culture in which the story is set. © K12 Inc. AV011413
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