Question

directions read the questions and jot down your ideas. add any questions of your own. then, discuss with your group. 1. what do you learn from the prologue? what questions do you have after reading it? what more do you want to know? 2. why does the time shift backward 18 hours? what questions raised in the prologue are answered by going back less than a day? do you like stories that shift time or stories that are more chronological? why? 3. what are your first impressions of jack and libby? what do they have in common? how are they different? whom do you like better so far? why? 4. bailey bishop, one of libbys childhood friends, defends libby from a bully. what does bailey represent to libby? why does libby want to be nice to bailey? do you think libby should give bailey another chance? 5. why is the event narrated in “six years earlier” important in understanding libbys character development? which passages from the section seem to convey the strongest emotion? 6. my question:

Explanation:

These questions pertain to analyzing a literary work. They involve understanding the prologue, character - related aspects like first impressions and relationships, and the significance of time - shifts and past events in the story.

Answer:

1. From the Prologue, one might learn background information, setting, or initial plot elements. Questions could be about unclear plot points or character motivations. More could be wanted to know about future events or character development.
2. The time - shift might be for narrative purposes like revealing backstory. Some prologue questions could be about character origins which are answered by going back in time. Preferences for time - shifting or chronological stories vary based on personal taste; time - shifting can add mystery while chronological is easier to follow.
3. First impressions of Jack and Libby could be based on their actions, words, or descriptions. Commonalities and differences could be in personality traits, goals, etc. Liking one better depends on individual connection to their traits.
4. Bailey might represent friendship, loyalty, or a sense of security to Libby. Libby may want to be nice due to past friendship. Whether to give another chance depends on Bailey's past and current behavior.
5. The "Six Years Earlier" event is important as it can show Libby's past experiences that shaped her character. Passages with strong emotions, like conflicts or happy memories, convey the strongest emotion.
6. (No specific answer provided as it's for the reader to generate their own question)