“Popular Mechanics” Text Dependent Questions

Irony

________ and short, concise sentences create a distant tone that represents the physical and emotional distance between the two characters.

author

The ________ employs diction, syntax, and imagery to develop the tone and setting of the story.

What are her motivations for taking it?

The woman takes a picture of a baby from the bedroom.

What seems to be the man's motivations for wanting the baby?

It seems like his motivation came from when his wife took the picture off the bed and didn't give it back to him.

Why might Carver write the story in such a stripped-down style?

Carver writes the story in such a stripped-down style because it adds suspense to the story and keeps the readers wanting more.

What is the effect of all of the characters being nameless?

Since all the characters are nameless, it adds to the effect of the conflict.