"A Rose for Emily" Comprehension

What point of view is used in "A Rose for Emily"? 1st person 3rd person limited 3rd person omniscient What is the setting of "A Rose for Emily?" Alabama Jefferson Mississippi Louisiana What is the term that best describes Miss Emily's longing for customs of the Old South to stay the same? Cliche Realism Nostalgia How would you describe the mood of "A Rose for Emily?" Jovial Humorous Depressing Creepy Read the sentence below:"And now Miss Emily had gone to join there presentatives of those august names where they lay in the cedar-bemused cemetery among the ranked and anonymous graves of Union and Confederate soldiers who fell at the battle of Jefferson."What does the term "august" most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 2? Figuratively referring to the end of summer (i.e. declining, end of an era) low class or status Respected or higher status Figuratively referring to Augustus, the first Roman emperor Which of the following quotes best supports your answer about the word august? "most select street" "garages and cotton gins had encroached" "an eyesore among eyesores" "ranked and anonymous graves of Union and Confederate solders." What is the relationship between Emily and the town? They resent her status and enjoy feeling superior to her. They feel sorry for her because she is crazy, like her aunt Lady Wyatt. They see their care of her as required since she paid for their services. They ignore her and could not care less about what she does or does not do. How does the change or gap in generations complicate the relationship between Miss Emily and the town? The younger generation continues to patronize Miss Emily and send their children to her home for painting lessons. As the older generation dies and the younger generation comes into power, they rebel against treating Miss Emily differently. As the older generation dies and the younger generation comes into power, they insist on Miss Emily receiving special treatment. The older generation only takes care of Miss Emily as long as her father is alive. After his death, she is treated like a second-class citizen. How does the structural timeline of the passage help create suspense? The timeline of the story continues working backward to trace the sources of Emily's eccentricity. The timeline recalls various instances of tragedy in Emily's life in no particular order, evoking pity when the ultimate tragedy is discovered in the conclusion. The timeline jumps around, noting instances of Emily's eccentricity in order of least to most ominous and therefore building towards the grotesque conclusion. The timeline begins and ends with Emily's death, recalling memories of Emily and her strange shuttered life, thus building suspense towards the big reveal of Emily's home. Which of the following images best serves as foreshadowing in the passage? the servant the strand of hair the dust in Miss Emily's home the smell coming from Miss Emily's home How does the arrival of Homer Barron most affect Miss Emily? She becomes a more respected figure in town because a popular man is courting her. She is looked down on by the town for having a scandalous relationship with Homer. She becomes a target of mockery in the town when Homer reveals her secrets. She receives the support and friendship of the town when she and Homer marry. What is an analogy, and how is it used with the Grierson home? (Answer in a complete sentence) What is an allegory? How is the title an allegorical title? Answer in complete sentences.