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Writer’s Reflection: Preface Based on this preface, write a prediction about what we can expect from this author. Include a prediction on what kind of tone (his attitude towards the subject matter) this book with have, as well as the kind of mood (how the author leaves us feeling) each chapter will leave us with. Lastly, include a reflection on what the author’s purpose is in writing this book, and how it relates to our conversations about bystanders.Tone:

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter One: Setting the SceneIf you are looking at this first chapter as a writer, what methods did Wiesel use to set the scene, introduce his characters, and use an inciting incident to introduce the reader to the main conflict? What about his methods worked well, and which do you think could be improved on? _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter Two: Tone and MoodConsider the second chapter as a writer. And consider—what narrative techniques does Elie Wiesel use to create tone (how the narrator feels about the story) and mood (how the reader feels about the story)? What tone and mood do you think he intends to create here? How does he do a good job of establishing these, or, how could he do a better job at establishing these?_____________________________________________________________________________________

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter Three: CharacterizationConsider the third chapter, and record: how does Elie Wiesel create believable characters? What methods does he use to develop his narrator and side characters in a way that feels realistic and relatable while also conveying the harsh realities of the Holocaust? _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter Four: Figurative LanguageReflect on how Elie Wiesel uses figurative language in this chapter. Take note of, especially, his use of imagery (descriptions of what he saw, heard, felt, tasted, and smelled). Again, you are reading this as a writer to learn from Wiesel by noting his strengths and weaknesses. _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter Five: Creating ThemeAfter reading this chapter, consider the following topics: fathers, religion, abandonment. Then, record a theme (main message about life or human nature) that Wiesel was able to communicate about these topics (or another of your choice).Theme_____________________________________________________________________________________

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After recording this theme, reflect on what Elie Wiesel did in this chapter to build to

it. What elements of this chapter made this theme especially clear? How did he

create a reason for us to believe in it and care about it regardless of our drastically

different life experiences?

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter Six: SymbolismAfter reading, reflect: what moments, objects, or people felt symbolic in this

chapter? What did Elie Wiesel do to create these symbols? If a person is recounting

real life events, how can he or she incorporate symbolism into his or her work

without making it seemed forced or over-obvious?

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter Seven: StyleAfter reading, reflect: when did Wiesel tend to use stand-alone short sentences or

paragraphs? How did this add or detract from the power of his writing?

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter Eight: DialoguePage back through the chapter and list the ways that Wiesel introduces dialogue

without using the word, “said”. Why is this component of writing worth noting?

What benefits does vivid dialogue have?

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Writer’s Reflection Chapter Nine: How do you end a true story?

Elie Wiesel created an ending to a story that, despite Hitler’s best efforts, did not

end. Read the alternative ending below (this is from the Yiddish version) and

compare it to the one in our book. Do you think Elie Wiesel made the right choice

with the mirror ending? Additionally, considering both endings, what does his

writing show us about how to end a true story?

(Respond on the back please!)

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