This is in regard to the theme of striking out on your own, as well as state standards on the elements of literature:
- What purpose do the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 serve?
- How do the droids demonstrate the theme of “out there on your own”?
- What colors do the Imperials wear? What might they symbolize? How are the outfits different from what everyone else in the galaxy is wearing?
- What might the twin suns sunset that Luke watches symbolize?
- What is the mood of the Mos Eisley Cantina? (Where Luke and Ben meet Han Solo)
- How does the choice of setting affect the story?
- How does Ben’s death demonstrate one of the main themes?
- What’s ironic about Princess Leia’s rescue from the Death Star?
- Identify one conflict present already. Which type is it? (character vs. …)
- Name one example of suspense.
- Name one antagonist from the movie and give evidence to support your choice.
- From which point of view/perspective is the story told?
- Create a simile, metaphor, and alliteration about the movie (those are three separate things).
- Identify the:
Exposition –
Rising Action –
Turning Point –
Falling Action –
Resolution – - Which genre does this story fit into? What are some parts of the story that help you figure that out?
- What are three words used in the story (either dialogue or names of people/places/things) that evoke a certain mood?
- Are there similarities/references/allusions in this story that you’ve seen in other stories from other cultures?
